AMERICA
TRAINING / EDUCATION

NatRef Training Facilities Emerge in Latin America

By Pilar Aleu , Oct 29, 2020, 10:45

Training centers are helping to meet the growing demand for CO2 and R290 systems.
AMERICA
BUSINESS & MARKET
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Canadian Seafood Processor Replaces Freon with CO2 Transcritical

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 29, 2020, 03:26

The company's requirements included a natural refrigerant, quick installation and energy efficiency.

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AMERICA
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Argentine Retailer La Anónima Commits to Transcritical CO2

By Franco Sebastián D'Aprile , Oct 28, 2020, 16:21

LATAM end users describe strategies at ATMOsphere America.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

Bimbo Bakeries USA Installs First NatRef System for Fresh Bakeries

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 27, 2020, 23:12

The ammonia/CO2/glycol system is expected to save US$30,000 annually compared to conventional systems.

EUROPE

EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Why a German Retailer Chose to Lease, Not Buy, a CO2 System

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 20, 2020, 16:12

Real is saving up to 30% in electricity usage with its TC system, while avoiding upfront capital costs.
EUROPE
EVENTS
EVENTS NEWS

SIFA Trade Fair Postponed to April 2021

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 20, 2020, 13:45

The French Interprofessional Refrigeration and Application Trade Show was scheduled to take place in November.
EUROPE
EVENTS
EVENTS NEWS

International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition Seeks Abstracts

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 07, 2020, 15:30

The submission deadline is October 15 for the online conference, organized in Serbia.
EUROPE
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Russia Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 106

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 06, 2020, 13:20

Russia is the sixth country in the last five weeks to ratify the HFC phase-down treaty.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
EVENTS NEWS

Danish Heat Pump Scientist Takes First Prize in eurammon Natural Refrigeration Award...

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 06, 2020, 12:39

The awards ceremony will take place on October 9, and include thesis summaries from the three winners.
EUROPE
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

UK Contractor Greencold Relocates to Support CO2 Development

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 05, 2020, 15:50

The company has been recently branching out from ammonia with CO2 systems.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
VALVES

Castel Updates CO2 Valve Range with Solenoid Valves, Safety Valve

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 29, 2020, 09:48

The solenoid valves are for 120 and 140bar pressure; the safety valve for 150bar pressure.
EUROPE
POLICY / LAW

IIR Warns About Energy Implications of Accelerating F-Gas Phase Down

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 24, 2020, 22:58

The institute argues that a faster phase down would negatively impact energy efficiency.
EUROPE
AIR CONDITIONING
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Growing Size of CO2 Systems Prompts Sanha to Offer Larger Fittings

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 24, 2020, 21:42

The German company’s 2-5/8in fittings are suited for industrial installations.
AMERICA
POLICY

LATAM Governments Cite NatRef Advances

By Franco Sebastián D'Aprile , Oct 26, 2020, 23:27

Columbia, Costa Rica and Chile reps discuss efforts to train technicians, limit HFC imports and cut HFC emissions.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

NatRef Leader Japan Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 26, 2020, 13:05

The move could help accelerate the development of the natural refrigerant industry already underway in the country.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

Bimbo Bakeries USA Installs First NatRef System for Fresh Bakeries

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 27, 2020, 23:12

The ammonia/CO2/glycol system is expected to save US$30,000 annually compared to conventional systems.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Bringing the CO2 ‘Equator’ to the Real Equator

By Michael Garry , Oct 26, 2020, 10:41

Arneg is showing that transcritical CO2 can be used in countries near, and at, the equator.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

California Contractor Calls for Increased Focus on NatRef Training

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 22, 2020, 16:20

Calwest executive argues that better training would speed up the adoption of natural refrigerant technology.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Quebec Supermarket Cuts Energy Costs via Heat Reclaimed from CO2 System

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 22, 2020, 15:29

The TC CO2 system provides heat for snow melting, space, hot water, floor and warehouse heating.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Australian Retailer Lauds Carbon Footprint of Integrated CO2 System

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Oct 22, 2020, 12:46

Michael’s SUPA IGA store’s TC CO2 HVAC&R system is seen as more efficient than R404A.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

California Issues Final Proposed GWP Rules Before December CARB Vote

By Michael Garry , Oct 22, 2020, 09:36

A 45-day comment period is set to begin on October 23.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Why a German Retailer Chose to Lease, Not Buy, a CO2 System

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 20, 2020, 16:12

Real is saving up to 30% in electricity usage with its TC system, while avoiding upfront capital costs.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

After Two Years, Longo’s Store Heads Towards Net-Zero Energy

By Michael Garry , Oct 19, 2020, 11:06

The Canadian supermarket has cut its reliance on the grid by 70%.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Hannaford’s Hybrid R290-CO2 Store

By Michael Garry , Oct 15, 2020, 09:33

The chain has installed R290 Low-temp cases with a CO2/glycol chiller to cool medium-temperature cases.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
SAFETY

NevadaNano Partners with Accelerate Japan to Promote NatRef Gas Sensors

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 26, 2020, 04:23

The U.S. company seeks to raise awareness of its gas sensors for R290 and CO2 in the Japanese market.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

California Contractor Calls for Increased Focus on NatRef Training

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 22, 2020, 16:20

Calwest executive argues that better training would speed up the adoption of natural refrigerant technology.

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