The ATMOsphere Podcast Network
Episodes
Panasonic Launches Heating-Optimized Air-to-Water R290 Heat Pump Range for Commercial Applications
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Panasonic Heating and Cooling Solutions, the European division of Japan-based Panasonic, has launched the AQUA-G EVO series, a new propane (R290) air-...
LU-VE Evaporators to Support 1.5MW Transcritical CO2 Cooling System for Spanish Data Center
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italian air heat exchanger manufacturer LU-VE Group has supplied evaporators for a 1.5MW (426.5TR) transcritical CO2 (R744) system to cool a 1,000m2 (...
Supermarket Trade Group Seeks Support for Transition to Natural Refrigerants in New York
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The National Supermarket Association (NSA), a New York-based trade association for about 1,200 independent supermarkets in the New York Metropolitan A...
Part 1: SWEP Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers Turn Data Center Waste Heat Into Energy
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SWEP, a global manufacturer headquartered in Landskrona, Sweden, has been producing brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHEs) since 1983. A subsidiary of t...
Magnotherm Rolls Out Refrigerant-Free Magnetic Cooling Cabinets in REWE Stores
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Magnotherm Solutions is launching its first deployment of refrigerant-free magnetic cooling cabinets in collaboration with REWE supermarkets, with the...
ATMO LATAM: Chile-based Retailer Cencosud Makes Natural Refrigerants Central to Decarbonization Strategy
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chile-based multinational food retailer Cencosud has made natural refrigerants one of the key pillars of its decarbonization strategy, according to Ra...
ECHA Launches Consultation on SEAC’s Draft Opinion on PFAS
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on March 25 that until May 25 EU stakeholders can provide comments that will help inform the final opin...
Part 1: After Decades in Data Center Cooling, This Is Where Carel Sees the Industry Headed Next
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carel is a global manufacturer of HVAC&R industry controllers, sensors and humidifiers as well as components, including inverters and electronic e...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday March 27th, 2026
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:MCE 2026: Danfoss Debuts Isobutane Turbocor Compressor Designed for Comfort and Data Center CoolingIKEA See...
Vaillant Propane Heat Pumps Replace Gas-Fired Boilers in German Apartment Building Retrofit
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two multi-family buildings in Dortmund, Germany, recently replaced their gas-powered boilers with a Vaillant propane (R290) heat pump system with a to...
Study at Cargill Plant Finds Airflow Diffusers Shorten Product Cooling Time
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A test at the Waco, Texas, plant of food-processing giant Cargill showed that airflow diffusers directing the flow of air in a deli-meat cooling room ...
NASRC Survey: Transcritical CO2 Will Dominate in New U.S. Retail Stores Through 2029
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Transcritical CO2 (R744) systems are poised to be the dominant refrigeration technology in new U.S. food retail stores operated by chains through 2029...
MCE 2026: Danfoss Debuts Isobutane Turbocor Compressor Designed for Comfort and Data Center Cooling
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danfoss is targeting the comfort and data center cooling markets with its new oil-free isobutane (R600a) Turbocor compressor, which is being shown for...
IIAR 2026: CO2 Components Account for ‘Well Over’ 50% of the Henry Group’s Business at Its Illinois Factory
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CO2 (R744) components make up “well over” 50% of the Henry Group’s business at its factory in Chatham, Illinois, according to Aaron Arnold, a Sa...
ATMO LATAM: CO2 Has Reached an ‘Inflection Point’ in Latin America, According to TEKO Américas
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Osma, Project Engineer at Colombia-based TEKO Américas, said CO2 (R744) refrigeration has reached an “inflection point” in Latin America.“...
IKEA Seeks Manufacturers and Maintenance Suppliers Support for Natural Refrigerant Solutions Across Its Global Portfolio
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Ingka Group, IKEA’s largest retailer, is seeking manufacturer support to tackle upfront costs and operations of natural refrigerant solutions ac...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday March 20th, 2026
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:Advansor Announces New CO2 Heat Pump With Up to 50MW of Heating Capacity in Parallel InstallationIIAR 2026:...
Superpollutant Action Initiative Is Launched to Target F-Gases and Other High-GWP Substances
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A consortium of seven major U.S. corporations – Amazon, Autodesk, Figma, Google, JPMorganChase, Salesforce and Workday – has launched the Superpol...
Advansor Announces New CO2 Heat Pump With Up to 50MW of Heating Capacity in Parallel Installation
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Advansor has announced the SteelXL Heat Pump, a new CO2 (R744) heat pump that offers up to 5MW (1,421TR) of heating capacity in a single unit and up t...
Part 2: Zudek’s Ammonia Chillers Give Data Centers Another Option for Moving to Natural Refrigerants
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zudek built its first ammonia (R717) chiller for a data center in 2013 in South Africa. Since then it has provided chillers for four more data centers...
IIAR 2026: Zero Zone Launches New Transcritical CO2 Condensing Unit
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Refrigeration systems manufacturer Zero Zone has launched the Genesys CO2 Edge Compact, a new transcritical CO2 (R744) condensing unit for the North A...
Interview: HYTING’s Founder Discusses Catalytic Hydrogen Air-Heating, Peak Shaving and Global Growth
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Hannig, Founder and Managing Director of HYTING, spoke with NaturalRefrigerants.com about the company’s hydrogen catalytic air-heating system. H...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday March 13th, 2026
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:ATMO LATAM: End Users Outline Success with Natural Refrigerants in Latin AmericaHillphoenix Releases Next G...
Hillphoenix Releases Next Generation Flex Mini Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration System for Smaller Stores
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Refrigeration systems manufacturer Hillphoenix has announced the launch of its Next Generation Flex Mini, a CO2 (R744) transcritical refrigeration sys...
Ideal Heating Expands Commercial Propane Heat Pump Line with New 65kW Model
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ideal Heating, a U.K. boiler manufacturer, has recently expanded its ECOMOD 290HT air-to-water propane (R290) commercial heat pump line with a new 65k...
Danfoss Multi-Ejector HP with Parallel Compression Reduces CO2 System Energy Use by 21% Compared to Traditional Boosters
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danish component manufacturer Danfoss reported in a white paper that pairing its multi-ejector HP (high-pressure) with parallel compression in transcr...
Hamilton Storage Transitions Automated Ultra-Low-Temperature Portfolio to Natural Refrigerants
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
U.S.-based cold storage and sample management manufacturer Hamilton Storage, a division of the Hamilton company, has transitioned its entire automated...
Trane Expands R290 Heat Pump Portfolio With 125kW Modular and 230kW Packaged Units
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Global HVAC manufacturer Trane, a subsidiary of Ireland-based Trane Technologies, has expanded its propane (R290) air-to-water heat pump portfolio wit...
ATMO LATAM: End Users Outline Success with Natural Refrigerants in Latin America
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ATMOsphere (ATMO) LATAM conference, taking place March 9 and 10 in Bogotá, Colombia, featured numerous examples of end-user installations of natu...
Part 1: Zudek’s Ammonia Chillers Give Data Centers Another Option for Moving to Natural Refrigerants
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zudek is an Italian manufacturer of ammonia (R717) air- and water-cooled chillers, ammonia heat pumps and water–ammonia absorption chillers. The com...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday March 6th, 2026
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:Daikin Launches Modular R290 Heat Pump/Chiller, With Capacities from 20 to 85kWDanfoss Unveils ‘Large CO2...
2025 ATMO Approved Label Companies Placed on the Market Products That Will Avoid the Lifetime Release of 22.9 Million Metric Tons of CO2e and 1,000 Metric Tons of TFA
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 17 companies that received the ATMO Approved Label in 2025 placed on the market products that will avoid the release of 22.9 million metric tons o...
Daikin Launches Modular R290 Heat Pump/Chiller, With Capacities from 20 to 85kW
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Japanese manufacturer Daikin has launched a new propane (R290) air-to-water monobloc heat pump/chiller, EWA/YK-CZ, suitable for commercial and light-i...
Interview: SWEP Shares Insights Into Its Work With Natural Refrigerants and 2025 Factory Expansion in China
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Global heat exchanger manufacturer SWEP was in the news recently for its work with CO2 (R744), specifically the CO2 refrigeration system used by CERN ...
Danfoss Unveils ‘Large CO2 Ejector’ Designed for Industrial Refrigeration Systems and Heat Pumps
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danfoss has introduced a new ejector designed to improve the efficiency of industrial CO2 (R744) refrigeration systems and heat pumps, particularly in...
Heatcraft Unveils 90Bar CO2 Low-Profile Cooler and 15HP CO2 Condensing Unit
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
U.S.-based Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a commercial refrigeration manufacturer owned by Lennox International, has unveiled new CO2 (R744) equipm...
Bluu Unit Continues European Expansion with the Acquisition of Irish HVAC&R Contractor
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bluu unit, a European alliance of HVAC&R contractors dedicated to promoting the use of natural refrigerants, continues to expand its network with ...
Interview: RSG’s Product Manager Discusses the Company’s Approach to Designing Compact, Custom Valves for CO2 Refrigeration Systems
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
German components manufacturer RSG began series production of valves for CO2 (R744) refrigeration systems in 2023. However, its experience manufacturi...
China: Sustainability Upgrade at Ordos Airport Includes CO2 Heating and Cooling
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A sustainability upgrade at Ordos Ejin Horo Airport includes installing CO2 (R744)-based heating and cooling systems, aligning with the Civil Aviation...
Copeland’s Medium-Temp Scroll Compressor Seen as Expanding CO2 Market in North America
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Copeland’s new medium-temperature transcritical CO2 (R744) scroll compressor facilitates the development of smaller, distributed CO2 racks and conde...
Flow Environmental Services, St. Paul Local 455 Team Up for CO2 Heat-Pump Training and Demonstrations
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with Minnesota’s initiative to develop a clean-energy hub, Rogers, Minnesota (U.S.), manufacturer Flow Environmental Services and the...
EU Launches €1.8 Million Heat Pump Subscription Model for Leased Commercial and Public Buildings
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The EU has launched a €1.8 million ($2.15 million) subscription model, funded through its LIFE Program from November 2025 to October 2028, to encour...
Frascold’s New NEXUS Screw Compressor for High-Temperature Heat Pump Applications Can Work With Butane and Isopentane
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italian manufacturer Frascold has launched its new generation of NEXUS semi-hermetic screw compressors for high-temperature heat pumps, which are comp...
Epta Completes Its Acquisition of Hauser
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Epta announced on February 17 that it has completed its acquisition of Hauser, with the deal increasing the Epta Group’s revenues to more than €2 ...
HYTING Commissions ‘World’s First’ Customer-Installed Catalytic Hydrogen Air-Heating System
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
HYTING, a German manufacturer of hydrogen-based heating solutions, has commissioned what it describes as the “world’s first” customer-installed ...
Part 2: BAC’s Heat Rejection and Single-Phase Immersion Technology Provide ‘End-to-End’ Cooling Solution for Data Centers
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BAC’s COBALT immersion cooling system can be found in action at Skybox Houston One, an HPC data center in Houston, Texas, with 4MW of installed IT p...
Trade Groups Appeal New York Court Decision Rejecting Effort to Stop HFC Reg
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and Heating Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) have a...
California Grant of $1.5 Million to Fund Research on Risk of Propane in Outdoor Heat Pumps
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Institute (AHRTI), the research arm of the AHRI, has been awarded a $1.5 million (€1.26 ...
BOCK CO2 Compressors Found to Vibrate Less at Ohio Supermarket
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a new whitepaper, Danish component manufacturer Danfoss reported that its BOCK HGX series CO2 (R744) compressors experienced an average of 83% less...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday February 13th, 2026
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:Cencosud, Nestlé and OXXO Colombia to Present at ATMO LATAM 2026HVAC&R Japan 2026: JEXSYS Launches 130...
Advansor Launches ‘Enhanced’ CuBig II With 50% More Cooling and Heating Capacity
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danish manufacturer Advansor, part of the Dover Corporation, has announced an “enhanced” version of its CO2 (R744)-based CuBig II that offers 50% ...
Johnson Controls Introduces Air-to-Water Reversible York YAS R290 Heat Pump Models to the European Market
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Johnson Controls is introducing its air-to-water reversible York-brand YAS propane (R290) heat pump models to the European market, offering configurat...
Part 1: BAC’s Heat Rejection and Single-Phase Immersion Technology Provide ‘End-to-End’ Cooling Solution for Data Centers
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BAC is a global manufacturer with more than 85 years of experience designing and producing heat rejection technology for the HVAC&R industry. Head...
HVAC&R Japan 2026: JEXSYS Launches 130°C High-Temperature Hot Water CO2 Heat Pump
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JEXSYS, formerly known as Nihon Netsugen Systems, has launched a high-temperature CO2 (R744) heat pump for the Asia–Pacific region capable of produc...
Guide to Working with Propane Available in English
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The textbook Propane, Naturally Safe, published last year in Norwegian and German, is now available in an English-language edition.Read the full story...
Cencosud, Nestlé and OXXO Colombia to Present at ATMO LATAM 2026
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has published a preview of the program for ATMOsphere (ATMO) LATAM 2026, which will feature a keynot...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday February 6th, 2025
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:Duke University Researchers Study Potential Link Between PFAS, Including TFA, and Thyroid Dysfunction in Fi...
Brazil HVAC&R Association Presents Proposed Strategy for First Phase of National HFC Reduction Program
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Brazilian Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Heating (ABRAVA) has presented a proposed strategy for the first phase o...
Part 2: Why Penta Infra Chose Secon’s R290 Chillers for Its New Colocation Facility in Hamburg
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In September 2023 Penta Infra broke ground on a new 4.4MW colocation facility in Hamburg located near the city’s airport. The Hamburg colocation fac...
New Zealand Commissions 865kW CO2 Cold Storage Facility Using 2 SCM Frigo Racks
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SCM Ref NZ, a division of Beijer Ref, has assisted New Zealand refrigeration contractor Technicool Refrigeration with the commissioning of a 865kW (24...
Canadian Researchers Find Marked Decline of Atmospheric TFA During COVID
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers at York University in Toronto, Canada, have found that the amount of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the atmospheric declined during the COV...
ATMO Europe: Unic Air Set to Launch AHU with CO2 Heat Pump Delivering Space Heating and Cooling
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In spring 2026 Danish HVAC manufacturer Unic Air will launch COOLHEAT, a bespoke air handling unit (AHU) that delivers space heating and cooling via a...
Duke University Researchers Study Potential Link Between PFAS, Including TFA, and Thyroid Dysfunction in Firefighters
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In an ongoing study of North Carolina firefighters, Duke University researchers are examining a potential link between PFAS exposure and biomarkers of...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday January 30th, 2026
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:ATMOsphere Releases ‘Clean Cooling for Data Centers 2025,’ a New Report Featuring Interviews With 9 Coo...
AHR 2026: NDL Industries Details the CO2 Components It’ll be Exhibiting
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 2026 AHR Expo will be held in Las Vegas February 2–4, and components manufacturer NDL Industries is ready with a suite of products for CO2 (R744...
Part 1: Why Penta Infra Chose Secon’s R290 Chillers for Its New Colocation Facility in Hamburg
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Secon is a German manufacturer of hydrocarbon heat pumps and chillers founded in 2010 and headquartered in Gondelsheim, Germany. Joachim Schadt, Owner...
Scantec Supplies 1.13MW Low-Charge DX Ammonia System for New Melbourne Cold Storage Facility
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Scantec Refrigeration Technologies has supplied a 1.13MW (321TR) low-charge DX ammonia (R717) system for a new Melbourne cold storage facil...
NASRC Training Event to Address CO2 Knowledge Gap in New York
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) will be holding its next free training event for commercial and industrial refrigeration ...
Natural Refrigerant Chillers Part of Lidl GB’s £43 Million Investment in Retrofits of Over 70 Stores
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Discount retailer Lidl GB, the Great Britain subsidiary of Lidl Germany, has announced plans to modernize over 70 existing stores, with natural refrig...
ATMOsphere Releases ‘Clean Cooling for Data Centers 2025,’ a New Report Featuring Interviews With 9 Cooling System and Component Manufacturers
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ATMOsphere, the publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has released “Clean Cooling for Data Centers 2025,” a new report featuring nine articles bas...
ATMO Europe: Pascal Outlines Low-Pressure Solid-State Barocaloric Refrigeration Potential
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Slavney, CEO and Co-Founder of U.S.-based startup Pascal, outlined the potential of the company’s low-pressure solid-state barocaloric refriger...
Haier Carrier CO2 Heat Pump Provides Comfort Heating and Cooling for New AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical Park in China
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A newly opened AstraZeneca pharmaceutical park in Qingdao, China, is equipped with a Haier Carrier CO2 (R744) heat pump system that provides comfort h...
Numerous CO2-Based Products to be Featured at AHR Expo 2026
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A wide range of equipment designed for CO2 (R744) – including heat pumps, racks, a condensing unit, compressors, valves, tubes and oil separators –...
Viessmann Climate Solutions Supplying Propane Heat Pumps for U.K. Public Sector Framework
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As part of its U.K. framework appointment by Procure Plus, Viessmann Climate Solutions, a division of Carrier Global Corporation, is providing propane...
Interview: SWEP Shares Insights Into Its Larger BPHEs for R290 Heat Pumps and Chillers and Its 2025 Factory Expansion in China
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Global brazed plate heat exchanger manufacturer SWEP was in the news recently for its work with CO2 (R744), specifically the CO2 refrigeration system ...
Noritz and Nihon Itomic to Develop a Commercial CO2 Hot Water Heat Pump for the North American Market
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Noritz and Nihon Itomic have announced a joint venture to develop commercial CO2 (R744) hot water heat pumps for the North American market.The new hea...
Call for Clean Cooling and Heating Case Studies for ATMO America 2026 in New York City
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has issued a call for clean-cooling and -heating case studies to be presented at the ATMOsphere (ATM...
ATMO Europe: Magnotherm’s Refrigerant-Free Cabinet 15% More Energy Efficient than Comparable R290 Unit, Says CEO
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Magnotherm Solutions’ refrigerant-free cooling solution, using magnetocaloric effect solid-state refrigeration, is 15% more energy-efficient than a ...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday January 16th, 2026
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
These were the top stories in the natural refrigerants industry for the week of January 16th, 2026. The full stories can be found on NaturalRefrigeran...
With Malta’s Ratification, All 27 EU Countries Are Now Party to the Kigali Amendment
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Malta’s ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on December 19, 2025, all 27 European Union member states have now ratifi...
Italian Manufacturer Clivet Expands Its Air-to-Water R290 Heat-Pump Line to Include 25 and 30kW Capacities
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italian manufacturer Clivet, part of the Chinese Midea Group, has expanded its air-to-water reversible propane (R290) heat pump line to include the Ed...
Monitoring of PFAS, Including TFA, Begins Under EU Drinking Water Directive
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The European Commission announced on January 12 that, under new rules in the EU’s recast Drinking Water Directive, member states must begin monitori...
ATMO Europe: 59% of All METRO Stores/Depots Use Natural Refrigerants
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olaf Schulze, Director of Energy Management/Real Estate Sustainability at METRO Properties, outlined the wholesaler’s refrigeration and heating deca...
Interview: HotGreen Solutions’ CEO and Co-founder Details Its New Industrial Hydrocarbon Heat Pump
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In October 2025, British industrial heat pump startup HotGreen Solutions announced a £1.2 million ($1.6 million/€1.4 million) pre-seed funding roun...
The Expert Opinion: How a Different Approach to Recruiting and AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Tech Can Help Close the Technician Gap in the U.S.
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Expert Opinion column has been written by Amrit Robbins, CEO and Co-founder of Axiom Cloud, whose AI-powered refrigeration management software is...
U.S. EPA Says Enforcement of January 2026 Deadlines for Technology Transitions Rule ‘a Low Priority’
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 22 released an enforcement statement in regard to the 2023 Technology Transitions Rule, not...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday January 9th, 2026
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is your weekly recap of the news in natural refrigerants. Here are the stories covered, all of which can be found on NaturalRefrigerants.com.New ...
Lauda Introduces Its First CO2 Refrigerant-Based Process Thermostat for Laboratory and Industrial Applications
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
German temperature control equipment manufacturer Lauda has introduced its first CO2 (R744) refrigerant-based process thermostat, Integral IN 2040 XTW...
New York Supreme Court Rules Against Challenge to HFC Regulations
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The New York State Supreme Court, County of Albany, on December 22 ruled against the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and...
Brazil Trains 700 Technicians in the Use of Flammable Refrigerants in Split Air-Conditioning Systems
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil has completed the training of 700 HVAC&R technicians in the safe handling of flammable refrigerants in split air-conditioning systems as pa...
Copeland/Daikin Joint Venture to Introduce Swing Rotary Compressors to European Residential Heat Pump Market
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Copeland and Daikin are expanding their existing joint venture to introduce inverter swing rotary compressors to the European residential heat pump ma...
NASRC Launches Workforce Development Initiative Under California’s F-Gas Reduction Incentive Program
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As part of California’s F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP), the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) has launched a Workfo...
ATMO Europe: Fraunhofer ISE Highlights Developments From LC R290 Heat Pump Project for Multi-Family Homes
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the three-year LC R290 project nearing completion, the Germany-based Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) highlighted its developm...
The Expert Opinion: The AHEAD Project’s Butane–Water High-Temperature Heat Pump Shows That Fossil-Free Process Heat Is Possible and Scalable
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Expert Opinion column has been written by Harald Erös, Head of Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology for global pharmaceutical manufacturer Tak...
Industrial End Users Go Back to School
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While the industrial refrigeration industry in the U.S. is served by traditional trade organizations like the International Institute of All-Natural R...
ATMO Europe: Ecop Rotation Heat Pumps to Help Supply Heating for 7,500 Residents in Meldorf, Germany
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two rotation heat pumps developed by Austrian clean-tech firm ecop Technologies are set to be installed in Meldorf, Germany, as part of an upgrade to ...
Tequs to Receive €1.03 million to Develop Next-Generation CO2 Heat Pump
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Norwegian heat pump manufacturer Tequs will receive NOK 12.4 million (€1.03 million/$1.2 million) in funding from the Research Council of Norway to ...
ATMO Europe: Zudek Modernizes Italian Brewery’s 1.6MW Ammonia Refrigeration System
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To modernize an Italian brewery’s 1.62MW (461TR) ammonia (R717)-based refrigeration system, Italian manufacturer Zudek installed both an ammonia com...
GEA Launches High-Pressure Screw Compressor for Ammonia Heat Pumps
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GEA, a German-based large-scale HVAC&R manufacturer, has launched a new high-pressure screw compressor, Grasso L XHP, optimized for ammonia (R717)...
Copeland Debuts CO2 Scroll Compressor in North America
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the introduction of a transcritical CO2 (R744) scroll compressor with dynamic vapor injection (DVI) in Europe, U.S. component manufacturer C...