Project on HCFC phase-out in the Russian Federation
Project “Phase Out of HCFCs and Promotion of HFC-Free Energy Efficient Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems in the Russian Federation Through Technology Transfer” was aimed at fulfilling Russia’s obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Objectives and tasks
The primary objective of the project was to contribute to phase out of 600 ODP tons HCFC in the refrigeration and foam sectors which would result in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions approximately by 15.6 mln CO2 t.
The secondary objective was to transfer innovative technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 10 mln CO2 t in 5 years through reduction of energy consumption. Read more
Project Organizers
The project was developed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on the the initiative by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation (MNRE RF). The project was supported by the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) finance.
Executing agency
ICSTI is a not-for-profit intergovernmental organization set up in 1969 under the provisions of a multilateral, intergovernmental agreement, with headquarters in Moscow. Read more
Participants and partners
The implementation of the project involved federal executive bodies, industrial enterprises, training centers, research institutions, non-government organizations, trade mass media. Read more
Project management
The project was managed by the UNIDO’s Vienna office with the implementation control by the Steering committee. The national executing agency of the final stage was ICSTI. Read more
Project components
The project was made of the following components:
- building institutional capacity,
- HFC and HCFC alternative life cycle performance analysis,
- phase out of HCFC consumption in the foam and refrigeration sectors,
- strategy for ODS destruction facility and supporting recovery network,
- stimulating market growth for energy efficient refrigeration and air conditioning equipment,
- technology transfer,
- integrated strategy for dealing with HCFC production closure. Read more
Project Schedule
The Schedule of HCFC reduction consumption under requirements of the Montreal Protocol and Project measures periods. Read more
Lessons learned
The lessons learned from the project implementation. Read more
Project results
Summary table of the target performance, change of legislation, results of HCFC phase-out in the refrigeration and foam sectors, technology transfer and public awareness and organization of training.