NOVAIR shares the results of an independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study, carried out in 2024 by Primum (Grant Thornton Group) and reviewed by the Pôle Eco Conception. The main objective of this study was to compare, in figures, the environmental impact of the solutions proposed by NOVAIR with conventional solutions (deliveries in bottles or liquid bulk). The study highlighted the environmental benefits of producing medical oxygen directly on site, as an alternative to cylinders delivered under high pressure or in bulk liquid form.
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Calculation hypothesis:
Annual production of a Premium 130 oxygen generator: 92T of O2.
Average distance between hospital and gas production plant: 130 km, which corresponds to the average distance between a healthcare facility and a cryogenic distillation plant in France.
Key Results:
A hospital with around 130 beds replacing a supply of high-pressure oxygen cylinders with on-site production by a Premium 130-type generator would achieve :
8 tonnes less CO₂ emitted each year :
- The equivalent of a round-the-world trip by car
- or 4.5 return trips from Paris to New York by plane
Nearly 2,000 m³ of water saved every year, equivalent to:
- the annual consumption of 9 French households
- or 3/4 of an Olympic-sized swimming pool
In this case, switching to on-site oxygen production generates a 40% reduction in CO2 footprint and an 85% reduction in water resources consumed.
This study reinforces NOVAIR's position as a committed player in the ecological transition in the healthcare sector. By choosing on-site oxygen production, hospitals can combine performance, autonomy and environmental responsibility.
Source: Domestic drinking water consumption - our environment