Andisoon and Air Liquide Deepen Partnership to Advance Hydrogen Compression Technology

February 27, 2025 – Andisoon Measurement Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hopu Co., Ltd., has signed a cooperation confirmation letter with Air Liquide, officially launching the second phase of the high-pressure hydrogen liquid-driven compressor R&D project.

Building on the success of Phase I, this collaboration follows the "International R&D + Intelligent Manufacturing in China" model, combining Air Liquide’s cutting-edge technological expertise with Andisoon’s industrialization capabilities to accelerate innovation in high-end hydrogen equipment.

Strengthening Global Hydrogen Cooperation

The signing ceremony was attended by key executives and project leaders, including:
✅ Song Fucai, President of Hopu Co., Ltd.
✅ Jean-Marie Padovani, General Manager of Air Liquide’s Global New Energy Business Division
✅ Chen Shaoyi, Chairman of Air Liquide Hopu
✅ Tang Rui, General Manager of Andisoon
✅ Zhou Rong, General Manager of Air Liquide Hopu
✅ Core project team members

During the event, Hopu President Song Fucai emphasized China's rapid advancements in the hydrogen industry and the significant opportunities for international collaboration. He highlighted this partnership as a strategic step toward developing a global hydrogen equipment ecosystem, calling for deeper cooperation in key components such as hydrogen pumps, dispensers, valves, and flow meters.

Driving Hydrogen Innovation

Jean-Marie Padovani, General Manager of Air Liquide’s Global New Energy Business Division, reaffirmed Air Liquide’s confidence in the partnership. He noted that hydrogen compressors are a critical part of the hydrogen energy value chain and praised Andisoon’s strong industrial foundation and manufacturing expertise. This collaboration, he stated, strengthens Air Liquide’s commitment to advancing hydrogen solutions on a global scale.

A New Era for Hydrogen Equipment Manufacturing

This deepened partnership not only underscores China’s growing leadership in high-end hydrogen equipment manufacturing but also sets a new benchmark for joint technology development, collaborative production, and market expansion in the global hydrogen energy sector.

As hydrogen infrastructure rapidly develops worldwide, this cross-continental collaboration between Europe and Asia is set to reshape the industry’s competitive landscape—driving innovation, accelerating commercialization, and unlocking new opportunities for the hydrogen economy.