Company Profile
Company Vision: To be the leader in energy-saving and environmental protection technologies for the photovoltaic, semiconductor, and new energy industries as well as to continually reduce costs and to become a trusted partner for energy-saving and environmental protection solutions.
Company Name: Shanghai LifenGas Co., Ltd.
Products Category: Gases Separation & Purification /Environmental Protection (VOCs Recovery+ Waste Acid Recovery+ Waste Water Treatment)
Company Honor: Shanghai High-tech Enterprises, Shanghai Little Giant(an award recognizing small to medium-sized high-tech enterprises in Shanghai)，Shanghai Specialized and Special-new Enterprise
Business Area: Industrial Gases, Energy, Environmental Protection
Key Products 1
● VPSA and PSA O2 Generator/ VPSA and PSA N2 Generator/ Membrane Separation O2 Generator/ Dispersion O2 Generator
● Small/Middle/Large Scale Cryogenic ASU
● LNG Liquefier, LNG Cold-energy liquefaction ASU
● Argon Recovery System
● Helium, Hydrogen, Methane, CO2, NH3 Recycling
● Hydrogen Energy
Key Products 2
● MPC: Model Predictive Control
● Enriched O2 Combustion, Full O2 Combustion
Key Products 3
● VOCs(Volatile Organic Compounds)
● Hydrofluoric Acid Recovery
● Waste Water Treatment
● Oxygen-enriched Farming
● Water Quality Improvement for Open Rivers and Lakes
● High Value Chemical Solvent (Without Reaction) Recovery
Enterprise Vision
Shanghai LifenGas has a commanding presence in the Chinese argon recovery plant market, holding an impressive 85% market share, which underscores the company's leadership position. In 2022, the company achieved an annual turnover of 800 million RMB, and it aims to reach 2 billion RMB in the next five-year period.
Core Team
Mike Zhang
Founder and General Manager
● 30 years of experience in the industrial gas sector.
● Worked at leading international companies (Messer, PX, APChina), where he mastered gas industry preparation and recycling technologies. He is familiar with the commercialization of every link in the industrial chain, his standardized and efficient company management experience gives him great industrial insight, having assembled a team of technical experts from various specialties across the industry.
Andy Hao
Deputy General Manager, Technical Management
● With 18 years of experience in the research and development of special gases, he participated in the development of China's first krypton-xenon refining equipment.
● Master of Cryogenics, Zhejiang University.
● Possesses strong capabilities in gas equipment R&D, process design, and project planning. He has been engaged in the research and development of a world leading domestic krypton-xenon refining unit for many years, and is adept at cryogenic process design, air separation project management, and gas circulation, purification, and utilization technology.
Lava Guo
Deputy General Manager, Project & Operations
● 30 years of experience in industrial gas project operations and maintenance management. Previously served as chief engineer and production director of a multi-gas company under Jinan Iron and Steel Group, as well as production director/chief engineer of the gas plant at the Jinan branch of Shandong Iron and Steel Group.
● Has overseen the implementation, production landing, and operation and maintenance services of many large-scale gas projects.
Barbara Wang
Director of Overseas Markets
● 30 years of experience in manufacturing business and procurement management.
● Holds a bachelor's degree in materials science from the University of Science and Technology of Beijing, a master's degree from China Europe International Business School, and a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
● Previously served as a senior commercial manager for Asia at Air Products (AP) and a senior commercial manager at Goldman Sachs Singapore.
● Led the establishment of a multi-company Asia procurement and supply chain management system to maximize service value.
Dr.Xiu Guohua
Deputy General Manager, Chemical Engineering, R&D, Expert Leader
● 17 years of R&D experience in the gas industry, nearly 40 years of research experience in gas separation and material synthesis.
● Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Osaka University, Japan; Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
● Previously served as chief engineer of BOC China (Linde), chief engineer of Air Chemistry (AP) China, and General Motors.
● Has overseen the development of numerous advanced gas application technologies, achieved tens of millions of dollars in annual cost reduction for previous employers through process optimization, and published 27 papers in international journals with 432 citations, as well as 20 papers in domestic academic journals and dozens of presentations at international academic conferences.
David Zhang
Deputy General Manager, Marketing
● 30 years of experience in engineering management and business management in the manufacturing industry.
● Nearly 10 years of professional management consulting and freelance investor experience.
● Master's degree from China Europe International Business School.
● Previously held various positions at Praxair China, including Vice President, President of East China, Marketing and Sales Director of China, and General Manager of its joint ventures. Also served as Director of the Office of Shenzhen Sun Hongguang Co., Ltd. and Deputy General Manager of a subordinate oil storage company. Prior to that, worked as a researcher and engineer at Shenzhen Vanke Group and the State Building Materials Bureau.
