
IPP helps companies sell air separation unit infrastructure by connecting sellers with global buyers across gas, energy, and industrial sectors.
When it’s time to sell your air separation unit, IPP brings speed, expertise, and international buyers
If you’re preparing to sell an air separation unit (ASU), speed and precision matter. International Process Plants (IPP) has helped industrial operators, gas companies, and chemical producers sell ASUs and cryogenic gas systems for more than 47 years.
With an unmatched network of global buyers and 20 owned plant sites, IPP ensures your air separation unit is positioned to sell fast—with full project support from marketing to logistics. Our platform includes live ASU inventory, and we connect sellers directly to buyers in need of liquid or gaseous oxygen, nitrogen, and argon production.
Whether your unit is standalone or part of a larger refinery, ammonia plant, or steel mill, IPP gives you the reach, reputation, and readiness to close the deal.
We manage the complexity so you don’t have to
From plant valuation and global marketing to shipping permits and reinstallation coordination, IPP handles the entire sale process. Our team works with your site team, corporate office, and potential buyers to ensure full transparency, regulatory compliance, and technical success.
Buyers depend on IPP for used ASU systems
IPP’s buyer base includes major industrial gas firms, petrochemical producers, steel manufacturers, and renewable energy developers. Your air separation unit can find new life in another facility with minimal delay—and maximum return for you.
Common ASU configurations and resale assets
- Cryogenic distillation columns
- Liquid oxygen and nitrogen storage tanks
- Compressors and expansion turbines
- LOX/LIN/argon transfer pumps and vaporizers
- Instrumentation and control systems
Key benefits of selling air separation units through IPP
- Direct access to motivated global buyers
- Full support for teardown, rigging, and shipment
- Project managers with deep ASU expertise
- Accurate valuation based on global market demand
- No auctions—just serious offers and fast action
- Optional support for site restoration and reuse
Idle ASU assets lose value fast. Let IPP turn yours into capital with a fast, managed sale that eliminates hassle and maximizes results. Talk to our team today.
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Frequently asked questions about selling air separation units
What types of ASUs does IPP help sell?
We help sellers divest cryogenic ASUs for oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, including full distillation, storage, and delivery systems.
Can IPP manage site logistics and shipping?
Yes. Our team coordinates disassembly, rigging, shipping, and buyer-side logistics globally.
Does IPP buy ASUs directly or only broker deals?
We do both. In some cases, we purchase the unit outright. In others, we connect you with one of our vetted buyers.
How long does it take to sell an ASU?
With documentation and access, deals can close in 30 to 90 days. Site condition and complexity may impact that timeline.
Will buyers want the full system or key components?
Some buyers seek turnkey ASUs, while others need specific tanks, turbines, or compressors. IPP matches buyer goals with your assets.
For more answers, visit our FAQs page.

Sell air separation unit systems through IPP to reach qualified buyers and streamline every step of the divestment process.

