Bulk Gases

BOC is the UK and Ireland’s leading supplier of bulk liquefied gases

A selection of BOC bulk gas storage tanks with two BOC delivery trucks

Liquified Industrial Gases

For those whose manufacturing and production processes rely on the continuing supply of liquefied gases on a bulk scale, the choice of gas supplier is critical.

However, we go beyond our leading production and delivery infrastructure in order to work with our customers. We gain an in-depth understanding of your processes that helps you to improve your productivity, and quality and meet exacting environmental requirements.

Liquefied industrial gases include liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen and liquid argon. All are produced in large quantities at air separation plants which liquefy and distil the air into its component parts at cryogenic temperatures. Liquid carbon dioxide, which is recovered and purified from industrial sources, is also available in bulk volumes.

BOC’s liquefied industrial gases are supplied in large bulk volumes to customers by cryogenic tankers into onsite storage, for use in a wide variety of applications.

They are stored as cryogenic liquids in vacuum-insulated vessels which can provide several days' supply and can be used, on-demand, as either a liquid or gas.

Securing your supply 

BOC has the largest production capability in the UK and Ireland for bulk liquefied gases of any gas supplier. With seven air separation plants (ASUs), and the only one based in Ireland, we ensure a secure supply for your peace of mind.  

Delivering when we say we will 

With over 100 dedicated bulk cryogenic tankers operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, BOC has the largest delivery fleet in the industry. It is also the only wholly-owned and operated fleet, operating out of 12 strategically placed sites across the UK and Ireland. 

Taking the worry out of stock levels

  • BOC has the only UK-based Delivery Planning Centre (DPC). 
  • We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year looking after your supply levels. 
  • Using either our proprietary GOLD usage prediction algorithm or TelTank the industry’s leading telemetry system, the DPC removes your need to schedule deliveries – we are simply there when you need us to be. 
  • With an outstanding performance record, our team is highly skilled at managing supply levels whilst delivering a cost-effective service.
  • With the only UK-based Delivery Planning Centre (DPC), operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we can manage your liquefied gas stock levels via our TelTank telemetry system. 
  • Over 85% of our customers rely on us so that they can focus their core business activities, safe in the knowledge that their bulk gas storage levels are reliably maintained.

Liquid Nitrogen

Liquid nitrogen is produced in large quantities at air separation plants which liquefy and distill air into its constituent parts: nitrogen, oxygen, and argon

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Liquid Oxygen

Liquid oxygen is produced in large quantities at air separation plants which liquefy and distil air into oxygen, nitrogen and argon

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Liquid Argon

Liquid argon is produced in large quantities at air separation plants which liquefy and distill air into oxygen, nitrogen, and argon

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Liquid Carbon Dioxide

Liquid carbon dioxide is recovered from a variety of sources such as ammonia and hydrogen plants, purified and liquefied

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Compressed Bulk Hydrogen

Hydrogen is produced by steam reforming of natural gas and electrolysis

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Bulk Liquid Propane (LPG)

A great alternative to cylinders for customers using large quantities of propaned argon

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