Linde LienHwa and CPC Launch Demonstration Hydrogen Refueling Stations to Meet Growing Market Demand

Taiwan's leading industrial gas supplier, Linde LienHwa, together with CPC Corporation, Taiwan, officially inaugurated the Tree Valley Technology Park Demonstration Hydrogen Refueling Station in Tainan and the Kaohsiung Nanzih Hydrogen Refueling Station on December 11 at CPC's Nanzih site. (Photo by Linde LienHwa)

Taiwan's leading industrial gas supplier, Linde LienHwa, has partnered with CPC Corporation, Taiwan (hereinafter "CPC"), to officially inaugurate two hydrogen refueling stations on December 11 at CPC's Kaohsiung Nanzih Hydrogen Refueling Station. The facilities include Linde LienHwa's demonstration hydrogen refueling station at the Tainan Tree Valley Technology Park and CPC's Kaohsiung Nanzih Hydrogen Refueling Station, both of which are now in commercial operation.

Linde LienHwa has introduced advanced technologies and equipment from its joint-venture partner, the Linde Group, complemented by localized support and consulting services. The Tree Valley demonstration station is dedicated to promoting hydrogen applications through collaboration among industry, government, academia, and research institutions, while the Nanzih station plays a key role in advancing low-carbon hydrogen mobility in Taiwan, marking a new milestone in the country's net-zero transition.

According to a report released earlier this year by Research and Markets, the global hydrogen refueling station market is projected to grow from USD 500 million in 2024 to USD 1.8 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.8%. The report highlights that mid-sized stations are emerging as the mainstream, driven by technological maturity, greater operational stability, reduced construction risks, and more efficient resource utilization. It also notes that supportive policies and regulations are the primary drivers of market growth.

Linde LienHwa Chairman Peter Owen stated that the path toward net zero is increasingly urgent, and hydrogen is an indispensable pillar of the transition. Building on decades of expertise in industrial gases, Linde LienHwa is expanding from hydrogen production into integrated energy technologies and services, with the goal of advancing hydrogen applications in Taiwan, strengthening the local hydrogen ecosystem, and delivering tangible progress toward energy efficiency and sustainability.

The Tree Valley Technology Park Demonstration Hydrogen Refueling Station operated by Linde LienHwa serves as a testing and collaboration platform for industry, government, academia, and research institutions, enabling flexible bilateral or multilateral project-based studies to advance next-generation hydrogen mobility applications and progressively strengthen Taiwan's hydrogen ecosystem. (Photo by Linde LienHwa)

Jeng-Zen Fang, Chairman of CPC, noted that in view of Linde's global leadership in hydrogen refueling stations and Linde LienHwa's deep engagement across Taiwan's local hydrogen value chain, CPC decided to partner with Linde LienHwa to invest early in hydrogen applications. With the support of relevant authorities and multiple stakeholders, the two companies jointly developed the landmark Kaohsiung Nanzih Hydrogen Refueling Station.

Throughout the project, each milestone represented a first-of-its-kind achievement in Taiwan, with safety and performance as the core priorities, aimed at earning the confidence of both regulators and the public. The Nanzih station is capable of refueling up to seven buses per day and supports both 700 bar and 350 bar hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, underscoring its role in advancing low-carbon hydrogen mobility in Taiwan.

Christine Miao, Vice President of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Linde LienHwa, noted that the company operates one of Taiwan's largest fleets of gas transport tankers. Taiwan's first hydrogen fuel cell truck has already been introduced and, once regulatory testing capacity and the relevant framework are finalized by the authorities, will be integrated into the fleet as soon as possible. The initiative aims to enhance public and industry awareness of how hydrogen fuel cell vehicles can meet the electrification needs of heavy-duty transport. She also expressed hope that regulators will expand programs covering a broader range of hydrogen-powered vehicles, encouraging market innovation and accelerating the deployment of low-carbon applications.

At present, Taiwan's first two hydrogen refueling stations both utilize advanced technologies from Linde, Linde LienHwa's joint-venture partner. Key advantages of these solutions include robust compressor and equipment technologies, a compact footprint, modular design, flexibility and scalability, and full compliance with international certification and safety standards. These features make the systems particularly well suited to Taiwan's early-stage hydrogen mobility development, enabling a cost-effective and efficient pathway to align with international practices and accelerate progress along the decarbonization trajectory.

Hydrogen energy applications have received broad cross-sector support. Leaders from various sectors—including Tai-hua Lin, Legislator, Peter Owen, Chairman of Linde LienHwa, Ta- Sheng Lo, Deputy Mayor of Kaohsiung City, Ming-Chih Chuang, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, John Miao, Vice Chairman of Lien Hwa Industrial Corp., and Jeng-Zen Fang, Chairman of CPC (from left to right)—gathered to jointly promote the growth of Taiwan's hydrogen ecosystem. (Photo by Linde LienHwa)

The Tree Valley Demonstration Hydrogen Refueling Station operated by Linde LienHwa is positioned as a non-profit facility, enabling flexible, mission-based collaboration through bilateral or multilateral consultations and research to advance forward-looking hydrogen mobility applications and gradually expand Taiwan's hydrogen ecosystem.

Jeffery Shan, Vice President of Merchant and Clean Energy at Linde LienHwa, emphasized that the certified Tree Valley demonstration station features a flexible, modular, fully automated design with high safety standards, allowing refueling capacity to be adjusted according to demand. These characteristics enable the station to be rapidly relocated or redeployed to other sites as needed, significantly simplifying operational processes. Shan added that, beyond technical strengths, Linde LienHwa also provides a point-to-point, one-stop advisory service tailored to the needs of hydrogen refueling station operators.

With more than 30 years of local expertise in hydrogen production, transportation, and storage, combined with Linde's global track record of over 200 hydrogen refueling stations, Linde LienHwa delivers end-to-end project capabilities extending from construction to maintenance, remote monitoring, customer consulting, and rapid component delivery. This comprehensive service model helps customers achieve the lowest possible total cost of ownership and minimal carbon intensity per unit of output, ensuring the long-term, stable operation of hydrogen refueling infrastructure.

About Linde LienHwa Industrial Gases

Linde LienHwa Industrial Gases is one of Taiwan's leading industrial gas manufacturers. The company is a joint venture between Lien Hwa Industrial Corp. and Linde Group, a global leader in industrial gases. Linde LienHwa supplies a broad range of gases essential to Taiwan's industries, including electronics and semiconductors, transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, metals, and food and beverages, ranging from high-purity and specialty gases for electronics manufacturing to hydrogen for mobility and medical oxygen.

Built on strong technical expertise and professional services, Linde LienHwa provides integrated gas solutions covering production, fleet delivery, cylinder filling, inventory management, and maintenance services. The company also supports customers with the design and construction of gas pipelines and supply systems, helping ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. For more information, please visit www.linde-lienhwa.com