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Belgium to auction 14 tonnes of seized R134a
BELGIUM: Nearly 14 tonnes of confiscated R134a refrigerant is expected to raise over €62,000 in an auction being organised by the Belgian government finance agency. …
Criminal swoop uncovers 398t of F-gas
NETHERLANDS: A 12-month worldwide operation targeting organised crime networks involved in waste and pollution crime has uncovered 398 tonnes of fluorinated greenhouse gases….
Commission backs electricity tax reduction
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has applauded the European Commission’s recommendation for member states to reduce electricity taxation. The Citizens’ Energy…
Euro refrigerant prices remain stable
EUROPE: Refrigerant prices in Europe remained relatively stable or even decreased slightly in the fourth quarter of 2025, while the price of reclaimed R404A rose again compared to Q3….
Over 400 tonnes of ODS/HFC seizures in 2024
BELGIUM: The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has reported 134 seizures of ODS and HFC commodities in 2024, totalling 437,609.6kg of illegal gas and equipment….
Danfoss reports record-high cash flow
DENMARK: Danfoss total sales reached €9,430m in 2025, down slightly on 2024, but representing organic growth of 3%. Net profit was €446m, an increase of 21% on 2024….
Daikin offers complete range of R290 heat pumps
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has now launched a complete range of modular and monobloc air-to-water R290 heat pumps, covering capacities from 17kW to…
Heat pump sales up 11% across European 16
BELGIUM: Heat pump sales grew by 11% across 16 European countries on average last year, according to preliminary data from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA). …
MPs to examine climate impact of data centres
UK: MPs have launched an inquiry into the environmental impacts of data centres in the UK, with energy secretary Ed Miliband claiming that their future energy demand “remains inherently uncertain”….
Solstice fends off 1234yf patent challenge
USA: Solstice has successfully fought off another challenge to its patents on the car air conditioning refrigerant R1234yf. …