Jeffery Shan, Vice President of Merchant and Clean Energy at Linde LienHwa, sees strong decarbonization potential for hydrogen in heavy transport. (Photo: Hsu Tsu-lin)
Hydrogen energy is increasingly recognized as a vital component of global net-zero ambitions. While Europe and the U.S. have taken the lead with demonstration projects and infrastructure rollouts, Taiwan's hydrogen industry remains in its nascent stage. Building a domestic hydrogen value chain has therefore become an urgent priority.
Linde LienHwa Industrial Gases, Taiwan's largest bulk industrial gas provider, is set to activate the nation's first demonstration hydrogen refueling station. In an exclusive interview, Jeffery Shan, Vice President of Merchant and Clean Energy at Linde LienHwa, shared insights into how real-world applications and global experience can help identify strategic zones and approaches to accelerate Taiwan's hydrogen economy.
While often overlooked, industrial gases are integral to the operation of many industries. Linde LienHwa serves a broad range of sectors—from semiconductors and steel to petrochemicals, food, and healthcare. The company has also implemented oxy-fuel combustion technologies to help clients in carbon-intensive sectors such as steel, glass, and cement reduce emissions.