Overview
Messer LLC operates an air separation unit in Berryville, Arkansas, producing industrial gases for regional markets. The facility is part of the broader US gas infrastructure network.
Messer LLC - Messer Air Separation Unit is an industrial gas facility located at 301 Commerce Drive in Berryville, Arkansas. The plant produces atmospheric gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon through cryogenic air separation, serving healthcare, manufacturing, and food processing industries in the region. The facility operates under US regulatory frameworks including OSHA process safety management and EPA risk management program requirements. As an air separation unit, it uses energy-intensive cryogenic distillation to separate air components, with typical capacities ranging from small to medium scale. The plant's NAICS code 325120 indicates industrial gas manufacturing. This facility plays a key role in supplying essential gases to the local economy, supporting industries from metal fabrication to medical oxygen needs. Its location in Carroll County provides access to transportation routes for distribution across northwestern Arkansas and surrounding areas.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area near Berryville, with proximity to agricultural land and the Ozark Mountains. Air separation units have moderate environmental impact, primarily from energy consumption and potential refrigerant releases. The site is not in a densely populated zone, reducing exposure risks. Local climate conditions include temperate weather with occasional severe storms, which are factored into facility design and emergency planning.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 301 Commerce Drive, Berryville, Arkansas 72616, in Carroll County.
The plant produces industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon through cryogenic air separation.
The facility's NAICS code is 325120, which corresponds to industrial gas manufacturing.
Air separation units are regulated under OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) due to the use of hazardous substances like oxygen and nitrogen.
As an industrial gas producer, it supplies essential gases to healthcare, manufacturing, and food industries, supporting the regional economy and supply chain.
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