Press Releases

July 23, 2020

Linde Signs MoU with CNOOC to Jointly Develop China's Hydrogen Energy Industry

Guildford, UK, July 23, 2020 - Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China National Offshore Oil Corporation's (CNOOC) subsidiary, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services, to jointly develop the hydrogen energy industry in China. Together, both companies will explore the option to invest in hydrogen production and filling facilities, and further the use of hydrogen in industrial applications, particularly mobility.

Business News, Decarbonization

July 16, 2020

Linde Signs MoU with China Power to Develop Green Hydrogen Energy in China

Guildford, UK, July 16, 2020 - Linde (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beijing Green Hydrogen Technology Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Power International Development Ltd., to jointly promote the application and development of green hydrogen in China.

Business News, Decarbonization

July 7, 2020

Linde Starts Up Plants to Supply Celanese and Other Customers in the U.S. Gulf Coast

Guildford, UK, July 7, 2020 - Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) today announced it has started up a state-of-the-art hydrogen and carbon monoxide facility in Clear Lake, Texas (TX), as well as a new air separation unit in LaPorte, TX. The plants will supply oxygen, nitrogen and carbon monoxide to Celanese, under a previously announced long-term agreement, and hydrogen to other customers via Linde's U.S. Gulf Coast pipeline system.

Business News

July 6, 2020

Linde Announces Changes to Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Guildford, UK, July 6, 2020 - Linde plc (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) today announced it has changed the location and time of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, related governmental actions and the importance of safeguarding the health of all Linde plc stakeholders. The company has also added a virtual meeting format.

Governance

July 2, 2020

FTSE4Good Index Includes Linde for Fifth Consecutive Year

Guildford, UK, July 2, 2020 - Linde (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fifth consecutive year, recognizing the company's leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

Sustainability

July 1, 2020

Linde Announces Second Quarter 2020 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule

Guildford, UK, July 1, 2020 - Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) will release its second quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 06:00 EDT/midday CEST. The company will host and webcast its conference call at 10:00 EDT/16:00 CEST, which will be available to the public and the media in listen-only mode.

Financial

June 29, 2020

MSCI Upgrades Linde's ESG Rating to A

Guildford, UK, June 29, 2020 - Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) has been upgraded to A in MSCI's ESG Ratings assessment, on a scale of CCC to AAA. The improvement from BBB was mainly attributed to the company's comprehensive decarbonization strategy, including its initiatives to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 35% and double the annual purchase of renewable power by 2028.

Sustainability

June 17, 2020

Linde Named Top 25 in 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020

Guildford, UK, June 17, 2020 - Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) today announced it has been named a top 25 company on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2020 list, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance amongst the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Sustainability

May 22, 2020

Linde Recognized as a Leader in Diversity & Inclusion by DiversityInc

Guildford, UK, May 22, 2020 - Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) today announced it has been recognized as a Top Noteworthy Company by DiversityInc, an organization that measures the top global companies for workplace diversity and a culture of inclusion. This is the second consecutive year that Linde plc has been commended by DiversityInc.

Sustainability

May 7, 2020

Linde Reports First-Quarter 2020 Results

Guildford, UK, May 7, 2020 - Linde plc (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) today reported its first-quarter 2020 financial results.

Financial

May 6, 2020

Linde Starts Up New Plant in China to Supply GTA Semiconductor

Guildford, UK, May 6, 2020 - Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) announced today it has started up the first of two new high-purity nitrogen generators in Shanghai, China, as part of a 20-year contract to supply ultra-high purity industrial gases to GTA Semiconductor. The second generator is expected to come on stream by 2022.

Business News

May 5, 2020

Linde Starts Up New Syngas Processing Plant in the U.S. Gulf Coast

Guildford, UK, May 5, 2020 - Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) announced today it has started up a state-of-the-art syngas processing plant in Geismar, Louisiana. The new plant will supply carbon monoxide and hydrogen to a top global chemical company as well as other refining and chemical customers along Linde's hydrogen pipeline network in Southern Louisiana, all under long-term supply agreements.

Business News