Thu Sep 12 13:06:00 UTC 2024: ## Messer Continues to Operate Helium Extraction Facility Amidst Ongoing Negotiations

**BRIDGEWATER, NJ –** Messer Helium Cliffside LLC (MHC) has been granted a temporary injunction by the 108th District Court in Potter County, Texas, allowing them to continue operating the Crude Helium Enrichment Unit (CHEU) and extract helium from the former federal Helium System.

This decision comes after MHC and Cliffside Refiners, L.P. (CRLP) failed to reach a long-term agreement regarding the CHEU’s operation. The injunction will allow the two parties to continue negotiations while ensuring a continuous supply of helium to various industries and the American public.

“We are pleased with the outcome of today’s ruling,” said Chris Ebeling, Messer’s Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, North America. “This is a positive step toward a stable and reliable helium market in the US.”

Messer has pledged to negotiate in good faith with CRLP to reach a long-term agreement, emphasizing the importance of putting the partnership’s interests before individual commercial concerns. The company stresses that a lack of agreement could threaten domestic helium supply, impacting critical industries like healthcare and electronics.

The global helium market is already facing uncertainty with reliance on suppliers like Russia and Qatar, both currently experiencing geopolitical instability.

Messer remains committed to ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the CHEU, safeguarding the continuous supply of helium, a critical element in national health and security.

Messer, the world’s largest privately held industrial gas company, boasts over 125 years of experience in providing industrial, medical, specialty, and electronics gases. The company’s expansive network guarantees a consistent supply of high-quality gases and related services. Messer prioritizes health and safety, sustainable practices, and environmental protection in all its operations.

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