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High GWP refrigerant prices continue to rise
EUROPE: The F-gas regulations continue to impact refrigerant prices across Europe with high GWP gases continuing to increase, contrasted against falling prices…
Four Russians arrested in illegal refrigerant swoop
SPAIN: Four Russian nationals have been arrested in Spain accused of importing refrigerant from China in illegal disposable cylinders in breach of…
US seeks to end China’s developing country status
USA: The USA is to seek the removal of China from the list of Article 5 developing nations under the Kigali Amendment….
Air conditioning efficiency needs to increase 50% by 2030
FRANCE: The average efficiency of air conditioning units needs to increase at least 50% by 2030 if the global energy sector is…
US Senate ratifies Kigali Amendment
USA: Ratification of the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants has finally passed the US Senate….
Scottish EPA probes huge HFC release
UK: A huge HFC refrigerant gas release from a meat processing facility in Perth is being investigated by the Scottish Environmental Protection…
Daikin seeks sources outside of China
JAPAN: Faced with continuing covid lockdowns in China, Japanese air conditioning manufacturer Daikin says it will end its reliance on component supplies…
UNEP celebrates 35th anniversary of Montreal Protocol
KENYA: UN secretary general António Guterres has called on the world to continue backing the “essential work” of the Montreal Protocol as…
Carrier invests in three innovative start-ups
USA: Carrier has announced investments in three new innovative startups through its recently formed Carrier Ventures group. …
Koura to present lower GWP R410A alternative
UK: Refrigerant manufacturer Koura will present details of a new lower GWP A2L refrigerant blend for air conditioning applications at the forthcoming…