The MoU also stipulates hydrogen technology research and development (R&D) as well as various implementation projects both in the transport and power generation sector.
Tian Jun, Party Secretary, Chairman of the Board and President of China Power International Development Ltd said the company is keen to focus on sustainable solution and “delighted to partner with Linde to pilot the application of green hydrogen at the Winter Olympics, and work towards establishing a model for China's transition to clean energy."
Linde, a global leader in hydrogen, has the largest liquid hydrogen capacity and distribution system in the world including over 180 hydrogen refuelling stations, 80 hydrogen electrolysis plants and the world's first high-purity hydrogen storage cavern.
"Sustainability is a key priority for Linde and our mission is making our world more productive; (...) we look forward to collaborating with China Power to develop local green hydrogen and clean energy solutions to support China's energy transition, “ said Sanjiv Lamba, Linde CEO Asia Pacific.
Headquartered in Guildford, UK, Linde plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational chemical company formed by the merger of Linde AG of Germany and Praxair of the United States. Listed on NYMEX and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Linde plc’s 2019 sales reached $28 billion (€25 billion).