Linde LienHwa Advances Industrial Decarbonization and Hydrogen Mobility in Taiwan
Partners with TCC, Walsin Lihwa and more to accelerate low-carbon solutions
Linde LienHwa, a leading industrial gas supplier in Taiwan, is expanding the application of industrial decarbonization technologies, with oxyfuel combustion solutions now adopted by major companies including TCC, Walsin Lihwa, and more.
By reducing flue gas volumes and improving combustion efficiency, these solutions can deliver up to 50% higher production capacity and up to 50% lower fuel consumption, depending on process and operating conditions. At the same time, Linde LienHwa has worked with partners across logistics, transportation and hydrogen to advance a Hydrogen-as-a-Service (HaaS) model and accelerate real-world adoption. The company will showcase its solutions and business momentum for hydrogen mobility, industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency at Energy Taiwan 2026, taking place October 14–16 in Taipei.
Oxyfuel combustion improves energy efficiency while reducing emissions
As Taiwan enters a new phase of carbon pricing, industrial companies are under increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Oxyfuel combustion offers a practical approach by replacing or supplementing combustion air with oxygen, reducing the nitrogen ballast in air and improving combustion efficiency.
“Oxyfuel combustion can help high-emitting industries improve their combustion processes and energy efficiency, making it an important option for industrial decarbonization,” said Jeffery Shan, Vice President, Bulk Gases and Clean Energy, Linde LienHwa. “Leading companies in Taiwan, including TCC, Walsin Lihwa, and more are adopting these technologies as part of their broader energy-saving and decarbonization strategies.”
The benefits are demonstrated internationally as well. A well-known steel maker in Japan implemented Linde’s flameless oxyfuel solution, OXYGON, achieving a 58.2% reduction in gas consumption and reducing ladle preheating time from 5 hours and 40 minutes to 3 hours.
Linde LienHwa develops customized solutions according to each customer’s process and equipment requirements. Depending on the application, oxyfuel solutions can reduce fuel consumption by up to 50% and increase production capacity by more than 50%, while requiring no additional footprint. The solutions can also be applied to different furnace types. With flameless oxyfuel combustion, removing the 79% nitrogen contained in air can further reduce reheating time by at least half.
Heavy-duty vehicles driving hydrogen mobility
Hydrogen mobility is also gaining momentum, particularly in commercial transportation. According to SNE Research, global hydrogen vehicle sales trends in the first half of 2025 showed greater resilience in commercial vehicles, while passenger vehicle demand weakened. The global hydrogen vehicle market is projected to grow from US$57.1 billion in 2023 to US$427.3 billion by 2031, representing a CAGR of 29.4%. The International Energy Agency (IEA) identifies heavy-duty trucks as the only rapidly growing segment within the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market.
Heavy-duty trucks, buses and logistics vehicles are becoming the key drivers of hydrogen mobility, said Christine Miao, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Linde LienHwa. “Following the completion of our hydrogen refueling station last year, Linde LienHwa has worked with group affiliates Lien Hwa New Energy and Asia Hydrogen Energy to connect logistics fleets and transportation operators with hydrogen mobility solutions. By combining procurement and service models, we aim to reduce customers’ upfront capital investment and accelerate adoption.”
Linde LienHwa is also advancing the Hydrogen-as-a-Service (HaaS) model through collaboration across the hydrogen ecosystem. The approach is designed to provide customers with reliable hydrogen supply while lowering the barriers to adopting hydrogen mobility. Under a HaaS model, customers can access hydrogen and related infrastructure services through long-term contracts or usage-based arrangements, without having to make the full upfront investment in costly equipment and infrastructure.
Powering the Energy Transition Together At Energy Taiwan / Net-Zero Taiwan exhibition 2026, Linde LienHwa showcases its energy transition solutions under the theme “Leading the Low-Carbon Transition,” focusing on hydrogen mobility, industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency. Energy Taiwan Exhibition: 14th-15th Oct. (Wed, Thu.) 10 am – 5pm；16th, Oct. (Fri.) 10 – 4 pm More information about Energy Taiwan 2026: https://reurl.cc/jVR1OL
