EFC Gases & Advanced Materials Awarded NASA Contract for Xenon Gas Reprocessing

HATFIELD, Pa., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EFC Gases & Advanced Materials, a recognized leader in high-purity rare gas technologies, has been awarded a five-year contract by NASA to support the agency's xenon gas reprocessing needs. The contract is valued at up to $5 million over its term. Under this agreement, EFC will provide shipping, handling, and high-precision processing of approximately 500,000 liters of recovered xenon gas mixtures used in advanced space and propulsion research.

"Winning this contract is a testament to our team's technical excellence, reliability, and commitment to advancing sustainable solutions in rare gas purification," said Pavel Perlov, CEO of EFC Gases & Advanced Materials. "We are honored to support NASA's mission and contribute to the reusability and cost-efficiency of critical noble gas resources."

The work will be supported by EFC's Rare Gas Center of Excellence™ —a specialized facility in Hatfield, PA, dedicated to the purification, recovery, and recycling of xenon, krypton, and other noble gases. This center brings together proprietary technologies and analytical capabilities to meet the stringent quality standards demanded by aerospace and semiconductor customers.

This award underscores EFC's position as a trusted partner to government and commercial aerospace programs and builds on its longstanding expertise in rare gas recovery and purification.

For more information about EFC's capabilities in rare gas management and reprocessing, visit www.efcgases.com

About EFC Gases & Advanced Materials

EFC Gases & Advanced Materials supplies high-purity electronic and specialty gases, alongside other critical materials, supporting a broad spectrum of industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, lighting, window fabrication, and electric utilities. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by rigorous global sourcing standards and state-of-the-art metrology processes, ensuring unparalleled product purity and integrity. Additionally, we offer tailored gas recovery and recycling systems, helping our clients achieve new levels of operational efficiency and sustainability. At the core of our mission is a dedication to transformative chemistry and technology, delivering solutions that advance both business and environmental goals. For more information on EFC, visit www.efcgases.com.

About NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. With a mission to drive advances in science, technology, and exploration, NASA conducts cutting-edge research in aeronautics, space science, and human spaceflight. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov.

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