Air Liquide and University of Delaware convene leaders to advance the hydrogen economy
- Press Release
- Hydrogen
Organized in partnership with the University of Delaware’s Center for Clean Hydrogen, the event featured keynote remarks from U.S. Senator Chris Coons and panels exploring hydrogen’s role in supporting energy security, industrial competitiveness and economic growth.
Adam Peters, Chief Executive Officer, North America, Air Liquide said:
"American strength is largely built on energy leadership. Hydrogen serves as a critical input for the refining sector and a powerful energy vector to drive progress in transportation, space and beyond. Drawing on decades of innovation across the entire hydrogen value chain, Air Liquide is proud to help bring people together and strengthen the partnerships needed to increase industry’s competitiveness, reduce environmental impact and build a solid hydrogen economy in Delaware and across the United States."
Participants discussed the market trends, industry developments and policy priorities shaping hydrogen’s growth in the U.S.. Discussions emphasized the importance of aligning research, infrastructure, and workforce development to capitalize on Delaware's industrial capabilities and growing cleantech economy.
U.S. Senator Chris Coons said:
“Delaware has always been a place of innovation. I’m proud to have worked with local leaders and the private sector to secure the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub for our state, so we can continue leading the world in innovation while creating good jobs and securing our affordable energy future. Today is exciting proof of how public-private partnerships will create those jobs and move Delaware forward.”
Air Liquide has deep expertise across the hydrogen value chain, from production and distribution to storage and the development of applications for industry and mobility. The company remains committed to work with customers and partners to develop hydrogen solutions that support industrial growth, energy resilience, and emissions reductions.
Air Liquide is a leader in gases, technologies, and services for numerous economic sectors. As an invisible yet essential cornerstone of industry and healthcare for more than a century, the Group's molecules pave the way for progress by delivering useful and innovative solutions to customers, patients, and society.
Present in 59 countries with approximately 65,000 employees, the Group serves 4.3 million customers and patients. With revenues close to 27 billion euros in 2025 and solid foundations, Air Liquide combines performance with lasting value creation for all its stakeholders. With "Beyond", its strategic plan through 2030, the Group has set an ambitious roadmap to accelerate its profitable growth trajectory and continue inventing the future.
Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and is a member of the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good, and Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe indexes.