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Australia considering GWP limits for commercial refrigeration equipment and R404A import ban
The policy options are being proposed by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), which is seeking public feedback. Read more
IIAR to complete safety standard for large-scale hydrocarbon refrigeration systems by 2025
The standard applies to R290, R600 and R600a, allowing charges up to 1,100lbs per site for industrial and commercial occupancies. Read more
Mayekawa ammonia-pentane cascade heat pump will heat steam to 145°C for prawn producer Stella Polaris
The cascade heat pump system will also lead to an annual reduction of 621 metric tons of CO2e compared to the previous R290 boiler. Read more
Stefan Jensen of Scantec Refrigeration Technologies details the roadblocks facing natural refrigerants in Australia
The company’s Managing Director spoke to NaturalRefrigerants.com about HFO regulations, training and resistance to ammonia AC. Read more
CARB ‘regulatory concept’ would set a refrigerant GWP limit of 5 for transport refrigeration units
In its current form, the regulation would apply to transport refrigeration units built after December 31, 2032. Read more
Jordan’s National Cooling Strategy сalls for natural refrigerants transition in RAC sector
The NCS cites rising emissions and the environmental threat posed by PFAS and TFA in advocating for the transition to naturals. Read more
EPA finalizes SNAP 26 rule raising the max R290 charge in self-contained cases to 500g
The 500-gram limit applies only to cases without doors, with those with doors limited to a charge of 300g. Read more
Transcritical CO2 cuts energy use at minor league hockey arena by 55% compared to R22
The new refrigeration system at the Santander Arena – home to the Reading Royals – has also reduced water consumption by 55%. Read more
Enex integrated CO2 rack and heat pump cuts Polish hypermarket’s annual emissions by 70 tons
With a charge of roughly 500kg of CO2, the system provides store refrigeration, heating, cooling and sanitary hot water. Read more
EU publishes new F-gas certification proposals
The European Commission has now published its proposals for minimum certification and training requirements for engineers under the new F-gas regulation 2024/573. Read more
EU F-gas law leads to natural refrigerant solutions for non-Traditional HVAC&R industries
Wedholms, a Swedish producer of dairy equipment, offers COsub>2-based milk-cooling tanks to the European market. Read more
Hansen and HB’s new evaporator control sensor can reduce the ammonia charge in industrial systems by 75%
A new evaporator control sensor from HB Products, a Danish sensor producer, and Hansen Technologies, a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of valves and controls, can reduce the refrigerant charge in industrial ammonia (R717)-based systems by up to 75%, according to the two companies. Read more
Chemours ends US sales of R404A and R507
Refrigerant producer Chemours is to cease sales of high GWP HFC refrigerants R404A and R507A in the USA. Read more
The UAE ratifies the Kigali amendment
The United Arab Emirates is the first nation in the Gulf Cooperation Council to ratify the international agreement to phase down HFCs. Read more
An ammonia oil-free linear compressor could increase home heat pump SCOP, says new study
The efficiency gain is in comparison to heat pumps with inverter-driven compressors, which cycle on/off. Read more