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Further expansion at A-Gas Texas plant
USA: Another set of separation towers at the Rhome, Texas plant of refrigerant reclamation company A-Gas is set to double output over…
Euro vote puts decarbonisation at risk
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has accused MEPs of putting the EU’s path to decarbonised buildings at risk by supporting…
F-gas vote sets “unrealistic” goals
BELGIUM: European refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump manufacturers’ group EPEE has expressed dismay at today’s F-gas revision vote, saying it sets…
EIA welcomes ambitious F-gas vote
UK: Climate campaigners at the London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) have welcomed today’s positive vote in the European Parliament on the F-gas…
Refrigerant producers disappointed at F-gas vote
BELGIUM: The fluorinated refrigerant producers have expressed disappointment at today’s F-gas revision vote and warned that alternatives may result in safety risks….
Industry faces tough new HFC phase down
EUROPE: The HVACR industry faces a tough new HFC phase down timetable and earlier product bans in new F-gas regulation revision proposals…
Eickhout slams critics for defending US and Japanese interests
EUROPE: EU environment committee rapporteur Bas Eickhout has hit out at critics of the F-gas proposals, accusing them of defending American and…
Timmermans calls for F-gas backing
EUROPE: European Commission vice-president Frans Timmermans has pleaded with MEPs not to chain themselves to the past and to back the F-gas…
PFAS consultation opens
FINLAND: The six-month online consultation on the proposed PFAS restriction is now open for anyone with information on the substances to have…
F-gas amendments flood in as MEPs prepare to vote
EUROPE: As the European Parliament prepares to vote on revisions to the F-gas regulations, dozens of new last-minute amendments have been tabled…