Linde Inc. Decatur CO2 Facility - Industrial Gas Plant in Decatur, Alabama

Linde Inc. Decatur CO2 Facility is an operational industrial gas plant located at 1350 Red Hat Road, Gate 26, Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama. The facility is part of Linde's network of carbon dioxide production sites serving the southeastern United States. The plant operates under US regulatory frameworks including OSHA process safety management and EPA risk management program requirements for hazardous substances. As a CO2 production facility, it utilizes purification and liquefaction processes typical of the industrial gas sector. The facility's NAICS code 325120 indicates it falls under industrial gas manufacturing. The Decatur facility plays a key role in supplying CO2 for applications such as food processing, beverage carbonation, and enhanced oil recovery. Its location in northern Alabama provides access to regional industrial markets and transportation infrastructure.

The facility is situated in an industrial area near the Tennessee River in Decatur, Alabama. The region has a humid subtropical climate with potential for severe weather including tornadoes. Proximity to populated areas and the river requires careful management of process safety and spill prevention. The plant's CO2 operations involve handling of compressed gases, necessitating robust leak detection and emergency response protocols.