World News
Panasonic opens AC R&D centre in Malaysia
MALAYSIA: Panasonic has commenced operations at a new 10,900m2 R&D centre for testing water heaters and air conditioning equipment in Malaysia. …
EU agrees deal to phase out fossil fuel boilers
EUROPE: A provisional deal between the European Parliament and Council to strengthen the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive includes a complete phase-out of fossil fuel boilers by 2040. …
A-Gas keeps train company on track
SINGAPORE: A-Gas has recently recovered around 337kg of R407C refrigerant from the air conditioning and ventilation systems of decommissioned trains in Singapore….
Refrigerant smuggled into Ukraine as humanitarian aid
UKRAINE: Authorities in Ukraine have seized a large shipment of refrigerant being brought into the country and mis-declared as humanitarian aid to evade customs duties….
Manchester delegation visits Daikin tech centre
JAPAN/UK: Members of the Greater Manchester Japan Steering Group, including UK government and Manchester City Council delegates, have visited the Daikin Technology Innovation Centre in Osaka to solidify decarbonisation plans….
Customs report increased illegal HFC seizures
BELGIUM: Customs authorities have reported an increase in illegal refrigerant seizures as it clamps down on shipments which contravene Montreal Protocol and European F-gas regulations….
Over 60 countries sign Global Cooling Pledge
UAE: Sixty-three countries are reported to have signed up to the Global Cooling Pledge which was launched today at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai….
Report plots pathways to near-zero emissions
KENYA: A new report presented at COP28 calls for a faster global phase down of HFCs, higher energy efficiency standards and passive cooling strategies to reduce emissions….
Fan maker busts Chinese counterfeiter
GERMANY: Fans and motors manufacturer EBM‑Papst has successfully pursued and broken up a Chinese company that was selling counterfeit and refurbished versions of its products….
VDKF joins Chillventa advisory board
GERMANY: Past differences have finally been forgotten with news that the German contractors association VDKF has joined the advisory board of the Chillventa exhibition….