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Linde, a global supplier of industrial gases, began construction of a new air separation plant in Brownsville, Texas, to supply liquid oxygen (LOX) and liquid nitrogen (LN₂) to SpaceX's Starbase operations in Boca Chica according to Texas Border Business.

The gases are critical to SpaceX's Starship development and launch activities. Once it's operational, the facility will likely reduce delivery times, trimming the distance between production and the launch site from more than 500 mi. to less than 50.

The location is within the North Brownsville Industrial Park, which is a 72-acre development managed by the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corp. (GBIC), according to Texas Border Business.

Linde will spend approximately $100 million and could create approximately 90 local jobs.

Linde is based in Dublin, Ireland, and its United States headquarters is in Connecticut, according to myRGV.com.

The company bought 9 acres within the industrial park to develop the site. Construction signs and early infrastructure work are visible, Texas Border Business reported.

The city of Brownsville issued Linde a commercial new construction permit on March 29, myRGV.com reported.

The social media platforms within the SpaceX and Starship enthusiast community, have posted site visuals and observations.

Starship Gazer Facebook group posts include, "First look at the new Linde Air Separation Plant under construction in Brownsville to supply Starbase and Starship with Liquid Oxygen, Liquid…" Another said, "Linde will be setting up an Air Separation Unit in Brownsville to supply Starbase."

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen acknowledged the project on Facebook, stating, "I am very glad to welcome the arrival of our newest industrial company, Linde, to Brownsville at GBIC's North Brownsville Industrial Park. As I mentioned in the article, I appreciate their significant investment in our community, which will create well-paying jobs for our residents."

Cowen said the GBIC will provide $1.3 million in job training incentives and grants so the company will have a properly trained workforce, myRGV.com reported.

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