New medical oxygen generation plant headed to Mexico: generation, compression, and backup systems for hospitals
A new medical oxygen generation plant from Gurpea Green Tech is already on its way to Mexico. This solution is designed to produce O₂ on-site, reduce logistical dependence, and enhance the self-sufficiency of hospitals and healthcare centers, featuring PSA technology, continuous monitoring, a high-pressure booster, and a backup cylinder rack.
The supply of medical oxygen is a critical issue for any healthcare facility. In hospitals, clinics, and care centers, it is not just a matter of having the gas available; it is about ensuring continuity, quality, traceability, and the ability to respond to spikes in demand or external incidents.
In this context, Gurpea Green Tech continues to expand in the international market with a new medical oxygen generation plant headed to Mexico, in partnership with Sinergman, a local supplier and strategic partner bringing this technology to Mexican healthcare facilities.
The solution is designed to produce oxygen on-site using PSA technology, with purities of around 93%–95%, for both direct supply to the network and bottling via a high-pressure booster and bottle rack. The project’s technical documentation includes flow control, O₂ quality control, remote control, data acquisition, traceability, and fault monitoring.
Producing medical oxygen on-site: managing the supply directly from the hospital
On-site oxygen generation reduces reliance on external logistics and transforms the supply process into one that is controlled directly from within the healthcare facility.
The process begins with the compression of atmospheric air, which undergoes filtration and dehydration stages. Subsequently, using a PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) system, nitrogen is separated to obtain medical-grade oxygen with the purity required for use in the network or for storage. Depending on the plant configuration, oxygen can be compressed using a booster up to 200 bar for filling cylinders.
This approach allows for a custom-sized installation that can be adapted to different spaces and needs: on-site installation, modular format, or a climate-controlled shipping container. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for hospitals with space constraints, facilities located in hard-to-reach areas, or projects requiring compact and scalable solutions.
Video: An example of a medical oxygen generation plant developed by Gurpea Green Tech. See a real-world example featuring grid connection, a booster, and a bottle-filling system.
A plant designed for the hospital setting
The plant shipped to Mexico incorporates key features to ensure availability, control, and operational support:
One of the key features of this solution is the integration of generation, compression, and storage. When the full flow rate is not required for direct supply to the grid, the booster manufactured by Gurpea can compress the oxygen to fill cylinders and create a strategic reserve. This allows the hospital to have its own backup in the event of a temporary spike in demand or external disruptions.
Furthermore, Gurpea Green Tech does not limit itself to integrating third-party commercial equipment. The company has its own engineering team to design and manufacture gas generation and compression solutions, allowing it to approach the entire project from a comprehensive perspective: process, purity, flow, storage, backup, layout, maintenance, and control.
In a market where many solutions are configured using commercial equipment purchased from external manufacturers, this capability sets Gurpea Green Tech apart as a global manufacturer, capable of integrating oxygen generation, booster compression, and cylinder backup management into a single project.
Mexico: A vast, decentralized healthcare market with room for self-generation
Mexico presents a clear opportunity for the on-site production of medical oxygen due to a combination of three factors: hospital volume, geographical dispersion, and a historical reliance on external supply models. According to INEGI, in 2024 private healthcare facilities in Mexico recorded more than 2.2 million hospital discharges, had 35,400 census beds and 1,992 intensive care units, and were distributed across 558 municipalities or territorial districts.
This reality reveals a broad and heterogeneous healthcare market, where not all facilities have the same conditions regarding access, technical space, or logistical capacity. In remote hospitals, clinics with space limitations, or facilities with variable demand, relying exclusively on external oxygen deliveries can jeopardize supply continuity and the ability to respond to consumption peaks.
Compared to this traditional model, on-site medical oxygen generation remains a solution with great potential: it allows for the production of O₂ at the point of use, monitoring of purity and flow rate, the creation of a backup supply using cylinders, and reduced exposure to logistical disruptions. More than just a supply alternative, it represents a strategy for hospital autonomy, control, and resilience.
"In Mexico, there is a real need to strengthen the self-sufficiency of medical oxygen supply, especially in facilities facing logistical challenges, space constraints, or fluctuating demand. Self-generation remains a little-known solution for many hospitals, but the market is vast and the opportunity is clear: producing oxygen at the point of use, with greater control, reliability, and responsiveness.” Pablo Ayestarán, Sales Director at Gurpea Group.
This opportunity is further reinforced when we consider the lessons learned in recent years. During the pandemic, various government agencies and suppliers in Mexico had to implement specific measures to meet the demand for medical oxygen, including refill programs, cylinder return systems, and supply prioritization. These experiences highlighted the importance of having strategies in place for the availability, storage, and resilience of medical oxygen supplies.
The Pan American Health Organization has also emphasized the need to strengthen the rational use and management of oxygen in healthcare facilities, including aspects of engineering, administrative management, and clinical operations. This approach aligns directly with on-site generation plants, especially when integrated with control, traceability, and backup systems.
Data generation, compression, and backup: a comprehensive solution to enhance hospital self-sufficiency
On-site production of medical oxygen should not be viewed merely as an alternative to traditional supply. It is a way to gain autonomy, control, and resilience.
For a hospital, having its own plant means moving toward a model in which oxygen is produced at the point of use, continuously monitored, and can be stored in cylinders as a backup. This reduces exposure to logistical delays, external incidents, or supply shortages, especially in areas where gas distribution can be challenging.
And in an increasingly demanding healthcare environment, that autonomy can make all the difference.
Rendered image of a medical oxygen production plant.
Gurpea Green Tech: In-house engineering and 24/7 monitoring
Gurpea Green Tech develops, designs, and integrates oxygen and nitrogen generation plants for sectors such as medicine, aquaculture, food, industry, and the automotive sector. Its plants are designed to offer easy installation, minimal maintenance, 24/7 flow control, automated management, and remote monitoring via proprietary software.
In the case of medical oxygen, the company works with automated plants for grid supply and bottling, featuring flow control, O₂ quality monitoring, data traceability, and fault monitoring.
“We design these systems based on the hospital’s actual needs: consumption, purity, backup, available space, and monitoring capabilities. It’s not just about generating oxygen, but about integrating it into the supply system,” explains Julen Iragui, Sales Representative at Gurpea Green Tech. | jiragui@gurpeagreentech.com
This combination of engineering, automation, and compression makes it possible to design projects tailored to each facility, taking into account not only estimated consumption but also the hospital’s actual operating conditions: nominal demand, consumption peaks, available space, required backup capacity, environmental conditions, maintenance, and business continuity strategy.
Sinergman: conocimiento local para activar una oportunidad real en México
The arrival of this new plant in Mexico reinforces Sinergman’s role as a local partner in bringing medical oxygen generation solutions to hospitals and healthcare centers across the country.
In projects of this kind, technology is key, but so is proximity: understanding the market, working with the client to define their needs, coordinating implementation, and providing reliable technical support. The collaboration between Gurpea Green Tech and Sinergman combines specialized engineering in gas generation and compression with a local presence in Mexico.
Gurpea Green Tech and Sinergman are moving forward together in Mexico with a solution designed for hospitals that need reliable, controlled medical oxygen that is available when it matters most.
Request a quote for your project at comercial@gurpeagreentech.com or contact our sales representative directly:
- Europe and internacional assitance| Gurpea Green Tech: Julen Iragui - jiragui@gurpeagreentech.com
- México Official Distributor | Sinergman: Mariana Carriedo - mcarriedo@sinergman.com
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