Denis Manturov, a deputy prime minister and the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, spoke on Monday about the production of high-purity neon during a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and government members. This update comes through DEA News. Manturov highlighted a milestone tied to Bauman Moscow State Technical University, where full-scale production of high-purity neon was launched on July 25. The MSTU team reportedly completed the task set by the authorities in just 3.5 months, a feat the minister framed as a demonstration of rapid industrial advancement and coordinated national effort.
According to Manturov, neon holds a pivotal role in the global supply chain for microelectronics manufacturing. The gas is essential to the operation of microchip fabrication plants around the world, and the new facility is positioned to contribute to this critical sector. Manturov stressed that the work at Bauman Moscow State Technical University is designed to strengthen Russia’s capacity to supply advanced gases to international markets and domestic producers alike.
The deputy prime minister noted that the new plants will rely on Russian raw materials produced at the air separation facilities of metallurgical enterprises. He stated that Russia currently accounts for more than 30 percent of the world’s neon-helium mix production. At the Baumanka site, the initial plan is to produce around 70,000 cubic meters of neon per year, which would amount to roughly 10 percent of the global market share according to current estimates. These numbers underscore Russia’s intention to become a more significant player in the supply of noble gases used in high-tech sectors.
Manturov also announced that production capacity is planned to expand to 180 thousand cubic meters in 2023. He emphasized that Russia would then be able to meet about a quarter of the world’s neon demand, a shift that could influence global market dynamics and reduce dependence on foreign sources for essential industrial gases.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade press service, Manturov visited Bauman Moscow State Technical University on Monday and took part in the launch of production. He also became acquainted with the technological processes involved in obtaining pure xenon and krypton and reviewed storage systems for noble gases. The visit highlighted the hands-on approach to understanding and validating the facilities that support these critical sectors of the economy.
There were prior reports indicating that Russia had implemented limitations on the export of inert gases, a policy likely aimed at balancing domestic needs with international demand and ensuring strategic reserves for continued industrial development. These developments reflect ongoing efforts to secure Russia’s position in the global supply chain for high-purity gases used in electronics, defense, and other advanced industries. [Source: DEA News]