EUROPE
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

U.K. Sausage Maker Cuts Energy Usage by 77.3% with Low-Charge Ammonia Freezer

By Michael Garry , Jul 28, 2021, 23:46

Blakemans replaced R404 systems with Star’s Azanefreezer 2.0 packaged unit.
EUROPE
POLICY

Certain HFCs and HFOs Are in PFAS Group that Five EU Countries Intend to Restrict

By Michael Garry , Jul 29, 2021, 00:13

Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Denmark are seeking feedback on their proposal by September 19.

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AMERICA
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
TRAINING / EDUCATION

U.S. Trainer for Ammonia/CO2 Industrial Systems Launches New Organization

By Michael Garry , Jul 21, 2021, 23:48

Ammonia Refrigeration Training Solutions (ARTS) is focused on operator training and PSM/RMP compliance.
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING
COOLING

U.K. Engineers Develop Solar-Powered Cooler Based on Ammonia Diffusion-Absorption

By Tine Stausholm , Jul 15, 2021, 09:25

The system from Solar Polar delivers low-cost, off-grid cooling opportunities using very small ammonia charges.

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AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Ammonia Innovator Bruce Nelson to Retire from Colmac Coil

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 18, 2021, 14:09

His low-charge ammonia designs for centralized industrial systems have been widely adopted.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
SENSORS & LEAK DETECTORS

MSA Safety Acquires Leak Detection Company

By Ntsako Khosa , May 31, 2021, 15:47

Safety equipment manufacturer to expand gas detection business with Bacharach.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

German Environment Agency: Accelerating EU’s F-Gas Phase-Down Can Save...

By Ntsako Khosa , May 12, 2021, 15:23

The German environment authority seeks stronger EU regulation of f-gases to protect the climate.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Gambia Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 120

By Ntsako Khosa , May 10, 2021, 19:07

The small African country joins several others in the region in ratifying global HFC-reduction plan.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Teko: NatRefs Are a Viable Option for Chillers

By Ntsako Khosa , Apr 15, 2021, 14:03

For every chiller application, there is a natural refrigerant solution, says Teko Managing Director, Andreas Meier.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Supplier TEGA Acquires Linde’s Austrian Refrigerant Business

By Ntsako Khosa , Apr 12, 2021, 14:16

TEGA aims to build a closer collaboration with Austrian customers.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

ATMOsphere America Summit Set for Oct. 13-14 in Washington, D.C.

By Michael Garry , Apr 09, 2021, 14:21

The 10th edition of the event returns to the U.S. capital to engage with refrigerant regulators.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
POLICY / LAW

EC Noncommittal on F-Gas Revision as Stakeholders Call for Action

By Franco Sebastián D'Aprile , Apr 06, 2021, 11:48

Panelists at ATMO Virtual Trade Show debate future of EU’s F-Gas Regulation.
WORLD
PRODUCTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

New Report Lists NatRef Products for All Applications

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Mar 29, 2021, 18:04

Cooling Product List’ offers the HVAC&R end user a guide to commercially available net-zero products.
AMERICA
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Ammonia Innovator Bruce Nelson Receives IIAR Member of the Year, Honorary Life Member...

By Michael Garry , Jul 07, 2021, 16:58

As Immediate Past Chair of IIAR, Nelson helped guide IIAR through the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMERICA
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

International Fire Code Agrees to Defer Ammonia Issues to IIAR

By Michael Garry , Jun 30, 2021, 17:28

IFC is the last of the fire and mechanical model codes to do so.

ASIA / PACIFIC

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
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

NatRef Use in Japan's Cold Storage Sector Expected to Double in Next Five Years,...

By Devin Yoshimoto , May 24, 2021, 03:27

Ammonia/CO2 systems are currently the most popular.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Report: More Frequent Maintenance Key to Energy, Leak Cuts

By Ntsako Khosa , May 20, 2021, 12:01

There's value in routine maintenance in reducing operating costs and avoiding breakdowns, says Australian study.
WORLD
ASIA / PACIFIC
POLICY / LAW

China to Ratify Kigali Amendment

By Devin Yoshimoto , Apr 19, 2021, 07:14

Chinese President Xi Jinping made the announcement in a virtual summit on April 16.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Philippine Industrial Operators Favor Ammonia Over CO2

By Ntsako Khosa , Mar 25, 2021, 16:31

Ammonia is the traditional refrigerant, while CO2 is a newcomer in the country’s cold-storage market.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Cold Chain Innovation Hub in Philippines Announces Online Training Workshop on Industrial...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 19, 2021, 02:46

The event, set for March 23, will focus on technologies using natural refrigerants.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Ajinomoto Announces 100% Conversion to NatRefs in Japanese Frozen-Food Factories

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 15, 2021, 09:01

By the end of March, the company will have eliminated all HCFCs, using ammonia and CO2 systems instead.
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
ASIA / PACIFIC

Isotherm’s Low-Charge System for Small Boat Aims to Boost Pakistan’s...

By Michael Garry , Mar 01, 2021, 15:30

Replacing ice blocks, the chiller, with 20lbs of ammonia, improves the freshness of the catch.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COOLING
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Swiss Groups Developing App to Help Farmers in India Access Cold Chain

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Feb 17, 2021, 09:30

With Your Virtual Cold-Chain Assistant, small-scale farmers can afford a cold-chain facility, reducing food loss.
EUROPE
HEAT PUMPS

Budapest Plans to Install Ammonia Heat Pump for District Heating/Cooling Project

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 24, 2021, 10:02

The project will use riverbank-filtered water for cooling and geothermal water for heating, achieving very high COPs.
EUROPE
BUSINESS & MARKET

GEA Group Announces 2040 Net-Zero Goal

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 23, 2021, 11:28

The company has submitted its new strategy to the Science Based Targets Initiative for independent validation.

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