Industrial gases are a group of
gases that are specifically
manufactured for use in a wide range of industries, which include
oil and gas,
petrochemicals,
chemicals,
power,
mining,
steelmaking,
metals,
environmental protection,
medicine,
pharmaceuticals,
biotechnology,
food,
water,
fertilizers,
nuclear power,
electronics and
aerospace. Their production is a part of the wider
chemical Industry (where industrial gases are often seen as "
speciality chemicals").