Taiwan opens its first hydrogen station in Kaohsiung
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — CPC Corp., in partnership with industrial gas supplier Linde LienHwa, on Thursday opened Taiwan’s first hydrogen station for public vehicles as part of a national push to promote hydrogen energy.
The facility can refuel up to seven buses, with a daily capacity exceeding 245 kg, and supports two hydrogen-fueling pressures: 350 bar for large vehicles and 700 bar for passenger cars, such as the Toyota Mirai. The pressure level indicates how tightly hydrogen is compressed in the vehicle’s tank, per CNA.
At the station’s opening ceremony, Chuang Ming-chih (莊銘池), an official from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, said the two companies had overcome challenges to complete the facility, which will support green transportation development in the south.
Starting next year, the ministry will offer up to NT$15 million (US$501,000) in fuel and operating subsidies for hydrogen stations, with CPC set to be the first to qualify for the funding.
At the event, the two companies also showcased hydrogen vehicles, including cars from Hydrogen Valley Mobility, Toyota, and Hyundai, as well as Taiwan’s first hydrogen-powered heavy truck, developed by Linde LienHwa.
CPC Corp. Vice President Lo Po-tung (羅博童) said that while building a hydrogen station costs three times more than a conventional fuel station, he hopes the project will boost hydrogen development and vehicle adoption in Taiwan. Lo added that the facility’s site selection and equipment installation were carefully evaluated.
Linde LienHwa Chair Peter Owen said that hydrogen is a crucial step for the transportation sector to reduce carbon emissions, noting that more than 1,000 hydrogen stations are in operation worldwide. The station features Linde LienHwa’s modular hydrogen processing equipment and will undergo regular risk assessments.
On Thursday, Linde LienHwa also opened a hydrogen station at an industrial park in Tainan’s Xinshi District. The company said the facility is primarily for technology testing and will initially serve its hydrogen buses and trucks.
Compared with EVs, hydrogen-powered vehicles offer advantages such as fast refueling, long driving range, and high load capacity, Linde LienHwa added. They also provide benefits like smoother driving and reduced noise.
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