Linde to highlight broad range of dedicated services for the oil and gas industry at DUG East Conference

MURRAY HILL, N.J. and NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Linde Energy Solutions, will be discussing its wealth of services for oil and gas exploration, production, and distribution at the DUG East Conference and Exposition. The Conference focuses on providing practical solutions to the challenges facing the industry in identifying and developing unconventional resources.

A world leader in industrial gases and engineering, Linde Energy Solutions, a business unit of Linde North America, supports oil and gas exploration and production throughout North America with Carbon dioxide (CO₂ ) and Nitrogen ( N_2, ) equipment, personnel, and services. Earl Lawson, vice president, Energy Solutions for Linde North America, said, "Linde is proud to be a very long standing service provider to the oil and gas industry and to leverage its strong supply footprint, safety focus, technology and operations experience to aid in the tremendous growth underway in the Marcellus."

At its booth # 851, Linde will showcase its range of energized solutions for fracturing in unconventional reservoirs. "Energized solutions enhance hydrocarbon production rates and yields, while lowering total costs." said Brian Kubalik, Linde's national oil and gas sales manager. "We welcome the opportunity to discuss the advantages of using Linde's energized solutions technology with oil and gas professionals attending the DUG East Conference. Linde remains dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions to help our customers operate in an economical and environmentally positive way."

Linde is also leading the conversion to natural gas fueling as an economic, environmentally friendly alternative fuel -- whether for transportation fleets or oil and gas exploration and production. Representatives at the Linde booth will be discussing its new LNG fueling station in Springville, Indiana, that offers performance and cost advantages compared with competitive LNG stations. "Linde has been listening closely to our customers and the market to develop and deploy safe, efficient and cost effective solutions to aid in the transition from diesel to natural gas," said Lawson. "We are one of the few companies in the world that can deliver complete solutions for LNG for the oil and gas and transportation industries."

"From liquefaction and the safe and reliable delivery, handling and storage of cryogenic liquids to vaporizing and dispensing, Linde provides an end-to-end solution for customers looking to reduce fuel costs and environmental impacts. The Conference is an ideal venue to demonstrate Linde's capabilities in these important markets," added Lawson.

Meet the team at booth # 851, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, June 3 – 5, 2014. To learn more about Linde's Energy Solutions, visit www.lindeoilandgas.com

About Linde North America
Linde North America is a member of The Linde Group. In the 2013 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of EUR 16.655 bn (USD 23.1 bn), making it the largest gases and engineering company in the world with approximately 63,500 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment – in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

For more information, visit www.lindeus.com

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130530/NY23246LOGO-b

SOURCE Linde North America