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German Brewery Chooses R290 Chiller for Production Site
A German brewery has chosen a Stratos VP10 propane (R290) chiller from Secon for a production facility, according to a company post on LinkedIn. Read more
Koura submits CO2 alternative for ASHRAE approval
The unusual component blend of a new non-flammable refrigerant from Koura, which it claims has a lower environmental impact and better performance than CO2, has now been revealed. Read more
Russian Government to adopt new measures on state regulation of consumption and use of ODSs and F-gases
On February 18, 2022, the Government of the Russian Federation adopted the Regulation No.206, “On measures of the state regulation of consumption and circulation of ozone-depleting substances.” Read more
Europe highlights revision of EN378
The European Commission has pinpointed a revision of EN 378 and the risk analysis process for flammable refrigerants as a priority for this year. Read more
Incentives and HFC-phase down: what are the most efficacious options?
At the meeting in December of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), glaciologists released some alarming observations: the Antarctic Thwaites glacier is torn by cracks and risks of crumbling completely at time intervals estimated from 5 to 10 years. The news is alarming because this glacier – more or less, as big as Florida – contains enough water to raise sea levels around the world by about half a meter. Already today, the melting of the glacier contributes to 4% of the current annual rise in sea level. Not fortuitously, this glacier is also called “Doomsday glacier”. Read more
Events dedicated to ODS and F-gas phase-out held in Murmansk
On February 2 and 3, 2022, Murmansk saw educational and training events organized by the International Center for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI) and Murmansk State Technical University (MSTU) under the Arctic Council Project on phase-out of fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances in the fishing industry of the Murmansk oblast. Read more
New European Proposal Calls for No Fossil Fuels in Heating and Cooling of Buildings by 2040
The European Commission’s (EC’s) proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), announced last December, includes roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels in heating and cooling by 2040 at the latest, among other measures affecting the cooling and heating sectors. Read more
Ozone Secretariat’s education portal
On the occasions of World Education Day on 24 January 2022, it gives us great pleasure to inform you of the launch of the Ozone Secretariat’s education portal. Read more
AEFYT: The cold sector approaches 2022 with a commitment to decarbonization and digitalization through the Refrigenia 4.0 project
During the year 2022, the cold sector must continue to evolve along three main lines: sustainability, digitization and the full integration of women in the workforce. These lines of work are aligned with the objectives included in the European Great Green Deal and in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which, in turn, have been made their own by the Spanish Government. For AEFYT, Association of Refrigeration Companies and their Technologies, the refrigeration sector is at a unique moment to be an important actor in the change of economic paradigm that society demands. Read more
Documents for the ODS and F-gas recycling and destruction system developed
January 2022 saw yet another stage of activities aimed at the establishment of the ODS and F-gas reclamation and destruction system in the Murmansk oblast under the Arctic Council project: a package of documents, including a feasibility study and technical documentation, was developed. Read more
European Commission to Credit Efficient Cooling in Renewables Calculation
The European Commission (EC) in December published new efficiency-based rules for calculating the quantity of renewable cooling and district cooling that can be counted towards the EU’s renewable energy targets. Read more
China Begins Restricting Domestic HFC Production Capacity
China has begun restricting companies from expanding HFC production capacity, according to an article published on January 4 on the China Global Television Network (CGTN) website. Read more
Murmansk oblast Government to support events dedicated to phase-out of ODSs and F-gases
The Government of the Murmansk oblast supports educational and training events dedicated to the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases in the fishing industry of the region and is ready to provide the necessary informational support. Read more
Germany Rules Out F-Gas Equipment in Public Procurement
The German government has disqualified a number of HVAC&R systems using f-gases from being purchased by federal agencies, thereby favoring natural refrigerant alternatives. Read more
Low GWP HFC refrigerants vital to EU cleaner cooling aims, says Carrier
Company’s European product manager for chillers argues that lower GWP HFC products will have a vital role to play alongside new blends and natural refrigerants to support F-Gas targets. Read more