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Ukraine conflict puts chipmakers on alert over supply of key gases

TSMC, UMC and SK Hynix among those reviewing stockpiles and sources

Russia and Ukraine are major suppliers of industrial gases used in chipmaking. (Source photos by Reuters and TSMC)

TAIPEI/SEOUL -- Top chipmakers in Taiwan and South Korea are closely reviewing their stockpiles of critical industrial gases after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked fears of supply disruption that could exacerbate a global chip shortage.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and United Microelectronics Corp. -- the world's largest and fourth-largest contract chipmakers, respectively -- spoke with key gas suppliers on Thursday to make sure supplies would continue to be available, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

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