ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Chinese RAC Makers’ Domestic R290 Sales Exceed 270,000 Units

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 02, 2021, 06:26

The China Household Electrical Appliances Association provided an update on China’s R290 RAC industry.
AMERICA
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Argentina Looks at R290 as Possible Long-Term Solution for the AC sector

By Thomas Trevisan , Dec 02, 2021, 10:02

One Argentine official has doubts about the future of R32 for air conditioning.

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AMERICA
EVENTS NEWS

California ‘Likely’ to Limit GWP for Heat Pump Water Heaters

By Tine Stausholm , Nov 25, 2021, 10:08

Electrification of buildings is expected to grow demand for heat pumps, which are currently HFC-based.
EUROPE
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

AHT Launches Flexible Plug-In R290 Freezer with In-Box Technology

By Tine Stausholm , Nov 25, 2021, 09:22

The in-box technology locates the refrigeration system in a pull-out compartment at the front of the cabinet.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Chinese RAC Makers’ Domestic R290 Sales Exceed 270,000 Units

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 02, 2021, 06:26

The China Household Electrical Appliances Association provided an update on China’s R290 RAC industry.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Technologies Among First Contributions to Philippines Cold Chain Development...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 20, 2021, 03:48

The contributions include CO2 and propane refrigeration systems for transport and food retail applications.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

METRO AG Starts Expansion of R290 Installations in India and Pakistan

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 13, 2021, 09:46

The German wholesaler has equipped two new stores in India with propane plug-in island freezers.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Japan’s Higher Hydrocarbon Charge Limit Expected to Drive Commercial Adoption

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 14, 2021, 08:46

The maximum allowable charge amount for R290 per refrigerant circuit has increased to 494g for plug-in commercial cases.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
HEAT EXCHANGERS

Kaori Launches Asymmetric R290 Heat Exchanger

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 30, 2021, 12:49

The B110 plate heat exchanger delivers up to 33% refrigerant charge reduction.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
BUSINESS & MARKET

Hydrocarbon Refrigerants Seen as Future of Room ACs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 14, 2021, 03:40

Within the next 10 years, the majority of domestic air conditioners will use R290, says Australian AC manufacturer.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Strong Environmental, Technical Arguments Seen for R290 Window ACs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 05, 2021, 04:06

GIZ will be presenting initial test results for R290 AC prototype in webinar on July 16.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

China Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 122

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 21, 2021, 14:43

China’s acceptance of the amendment is important for the phase down of HFCs.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
EVENTS

NatRef Transport Refrigeration Highlighted at Philippines Training Event

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 16, 2021, 06:21

CO2 and R290 transport refrigeration units seen as helping country’s cold chain at CCI-Hub workshop.
EUROPE
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Large Secop Variable-Speed R290 Compressor Saves Up to 40% in Energy Use

By Tine Stausholm , Nov 18, 2021, 09:16

The SLVE18CN compressor is also compliant with the EU’s new Ecodesign and F-Gas Regulations.
EUROPE
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
POLICY

Fridges Used at COP26 Incorporated High-GWP HFCs

By Michael Garry , Nov 14, 2021, 15:33

The global climate event rented cabinets with R449A and R452A, rather than widely available R290 units.

WORLD

WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

EU Launches Project to Develop Off-Grid NatRef Medical Systems in Africa

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 27, 2021, 10:10

The containerized systems will use solar power and natural refrigerants, including hydrocarbons.
WORLD
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

ATMOsphere Europe Keynoter: NatRefs Outperform F-Gases in Efficiency

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 30, 2021, 04:28

HFOs produce TFA and R23, putting the future sustainability of our planet at risk.
WORLD
INDUSTRY NEWS
KNOWLEDGE NEWS

ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Forecast Predicts Ongoing NatRef Boom

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 23, 2021, 11:30

The new report looks at the global market size and growth of commercial and industrial refrigeration.
WORLD
AIR CONDITIONING
POLICY

Grenada Highlights NatRefs in New National Cooling Action Plan

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 19, 2021, 04:27

Shifting towards natural refrigerants is key to reducing emissions, the report says.
WORLD
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

IPCC Includes GWPs for Hydrocarbons in New Report

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 09, 2021, 13:17

Propane has a 20-year GWP of only 0.072, much lower than previously assumed, according to the IPCC.
WORLD
EVENTS
EVENTS NEWS

Third ATMO Virtual Trade Show on NatRef Technologies Set for March 2022

By Michael Garry , Jun 30, 2021, 15:49

The 24-hour global online event will feature live streaming of webinars on social media platforms.
WORLD
EVENTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Emerson to Host Webinar on Career Opportunities for HVAC&R Technicians

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 23, 2021, 10:46

The E360 webinar, in support of World Refrigeration Day, is scheduled for July 7.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMPRESSORS

Nidec to Invest US$70 Million to Boost Production of Embraco Compressors

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 21, 2021, 10:16

The investment will increase annual production capacity for compressors and condensing units by 10 million units.
WORLD
TRAINING / EDUCATION

16 Webinars to Highlight ‘Cool Careers’ for World Refrigeration Day

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 10, 2021, 12:08

The webinars will describe career paths available for students and practitioners in the RACHP industry.
EUROPE
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Nordic Nations Favor NatRefs Over HFOs in Procurement

By Thomas Trevisan , Nov 10, 2021, 12:44

Nordic Green Procurement Criteria invokes precautionary principle in evaluating HFOs’ potential risks.
AMERICA
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

ATMOsphere America: Publix Committed to R290 for Small Plug-In Cabinets

By Michael Garry , Nov 03, 2021, 23:38

The Florida-based chain uses R290 cases throughout the front of stores, and in the pet-food aisles.

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