Zero: The Climate Race The world’s biggest consumers of electricity are hidden in plain sight
Oct 30, 2025
Sanjiv Lamba, CEO of Linde and expert in industrial gases, discusses how his company’s electricity consumption rivals that of small nations. He explores the increasing demand for low-carbon hydrogen and its viability as a commercial opportunity. Lamba highlights Linde's strategies for reducing emissions and improving efficiency, detailing innovations like Flex ASUs and AI forecasting. He also addresses the importance of stable policies for the future of clean hydrogen projects, shedding light on environmental challenges within the industrial sector.
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Industrial Gases Are Everywhere
- Industrial gases like oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are embedded across almost every industry and product we use daily.
- Linde's scale means its electricity use rivals small countries, making it a hidden electricity giant.
Freezing Two Billion Pizzas
- Linde freezes about 2 billion pizzas a year using its gases as an example of everyday impact.
- Sanjiv Lamba used this to show industrial gases touch common consumer goods.
Growth Mirrors Industrial Activity
- Linde's growth tracks global industrial production and is strongest in resilient sectors like health care and food.
- These resilient markets sustained demand during recent industrial slowdowns.
