The ATMOsphere Podcast Network
Episodes
German Stakeholders Share Insights on Using Data Center Waste Heat in District Heating at European Tech Show
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A panel of stakeholders â representing German data center operators, energy utilities and municipality leadership â shared insights into reusing d...
TFA Reduces Antibody Production in Human Study at Unexpected Levels
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italian researchers have found that trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), an atmospheric byproduct of certain f-gases, reduced antibody production in human-rele...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday May 22th, 2026
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:U.S. EPA Announces Final Revision of Technology Transitions Rule, Delaying Use of Low-GWP RefrigerantsNew D...
Italy and China Discuss Natural Refrigerant Training for Technicians
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Members of the Chinese and the Italian national ozone units recently met in Rome to discuss training technicians to work with natural refrigerants and...
U.S. EPA Announces Final Revision of Technology Transitions Rule, Delaying Use of Low-GWP Refrigerants
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 21 announced a final rule revising its 2023 Technology Transitions Rule, extending compliance ...
Supermarket Chain Korzinka Opens Distribution Center with 1.8MW CO2 Refrigeration System in Uzbekistan
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Uzbekistan-based supermarket chain Korzinka has opened a distribution center in Surum using a CO2 (R744) rack with a total capacity of 1.8MW (511.8TR)...
New Data on Natural Refrigerants in Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration in Asia
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The market penetration of natural refrigerants in commercial and industrial applications across parts of Asia, including China, Japan, South Korea and...
Systemair Sloveniaâs CEO Details the Next Step for Its AHU with an Integrated CO2 Heat Pump and Stance on PFAS
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Systemair made a splash at ISH 2025 in Frankfurt with the debut of the CO2mpass, an air-handling unit (AHU) with an integrated CO2 (R744) heat pump de...
Danfoss Targeting 150°C Butane Heat Pump for Industrial Steam Applications
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danfossâs compressor technology is supporting the development of hydrocarbon high-temperature heat pumps (HTHPs) for industrial process heat applica...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday May 15th, 2026
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:â Cargill, IKEA and Saker ShopRite Are Among the End Users Presenting at ATMO America 2026â â Hillphoeni...
IIAR 2026: U.S. CO2 Sales Rising Alongside Industrial Demand for Larger Compressors
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Several companies attending the IIAR 2026 conference highlighted increased sales of CO2Â (R744)-related equipment in the U.S., with major compressor ...
The GIZâs 2026 Green Cooling Summit Will Focus on the Scaling Challenges Facing Propane ACs and Chillers
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 2025 the GIZ (German Society for International Cooperation) Prokilma released an updated version of its âR290 Split Air Conditioners Resource Gui...
Boston Explores Heat Pumps for District Heating and Cooling Using Local Waterways
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Boston is exploring the use of heat pumps to decarbonize its district heating and cooling network by sourcing thermal energy from local waterways, inc...
Hillphoenix Continues to Enhance its CO2 Portfolio to Meet Growing Market Demand in North America
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. OEM Hillphoenix, a leading provider of natural refrigerant systems and display cases in North America, has expanded its portfolio of transcritica...
Interview: The BASE Foundation on the Current State of Cooling-as-a-Service and the Opportunity for Natural Refrigerants
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New and more energy efficient cooling technologies can be expensive, so why not provide them on a pay-per-use approach similar to what software compan...
IIAR 2026: Vitalis Details CO2 Revenue Growth, Projects and New Oil Management Vessels
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian CO2 (R744) heat pump and refrigeration systems manufacturer Vitalis detailed its revenue growth, provided updates on large-scale projects and...
Cargill, IKEA and Saker ShopRite Are Among the End Users Presenting at ATMO America 2026
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cargill, IKEA and Saker ShopRite are among the end users who will take the stage at ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2026, which will be held June 2â...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday May 8th, 2026
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:Adoption of Transcritical CO2 in North America Increased by 28% in 2025Carly to Enter the U.S. Market After...
ECOOLTECâs Propylene/CO2 Refrigeration Unit to Be Showcased in Fully Electrified Semi-Trailer at Transport Trade Show
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nivalis Energy Group, formerly SolarEdge e-Mobility, will showcase a fully electrified semi-trailer featuring ECOOLTECâs TM182 propylene (R1270)/CO2...
Carly to Enter the U.S. Market After Receiving UL Certification for Its Transcritical CO2 Oil Separators
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
French component manufacturer Carly will enter the U.S. market with its oil separators for transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration systems after they r...
Two Biaggini Frigoriferi CO2 Heat Pumps Decarbonize Swiss Railway Station, Delivering 412kW of Heating Capacity
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two reversible CO2 (R744) heat pumps, designed and manufactured by Swiss OEM Biaggini Frigoriferi, will deliver 412kW (117.2TR) of heating capacity an...
IIAR 2026: FB Industrial Highlights R290 Chillers for Medium-Temperature Refrigeration in High Ambient Climates
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mexican commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturer FB Industrial is highlighting its propane (R290) chillers for medium-temperatur...
Part 2: SWEP Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers Turn Data Center Waste Heat Into Energy
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SWEPâs work with data centers began more than a decade ago and was initially focused on free cooling. Around 2020, as data centers became denser and...
Adoption of Transcritical CO2 in North America Increased by 28% in 2025
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There were 6,360 food retail stores and industrial sites in the United States and Canada using transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration systems in 2025,...
Arneg Launches PRISMA CO2 Condensing Units for Small Retail Stores
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italian manufacturer Arneg has launched PRISMA, a new series of transcritical CO2 (R744) condensing units (CDUs) with a cooling capacity of 2â40kW (...
Natural Refrigerants at ARBS 2026
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Natural refrigerants will once again be in the spotlight when ARBS 2026 kicks off next week in Melbourne, Australia.The countryâs biggest HVAC&R...
Advansor Commissions 1.3MW Transcritical CO2-Based Cooling System for New Kumo Networks Data Center in Spain
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Advansor has commissioned a 1.3MW (369TR) transcritical CO2 (R744)-based cooling system for a new data center in Valencia, Spain, which it said is the...
Part 2: Fenagyâs Hydrocarbon Heat Pumps Keep Data Centers Cool and Reuse Waste Heat
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To better address sector-specific needs, Fenagy is developing tailor-made modules that meet data center safety and redundancy requirements. These stan...
Democrats Propose PFAS Legislation in U.S. Congress That Would Include F-Gases and TFA
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two Democrats have proposed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate to address the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...
ATMOsphere to Host Online Event Summarizing Key Findings From Its 2025 âRefrigeration: Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration with Natural Refrigerantsâ Report
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, will host an online event Tuesday, May 26 at 2 pm CEST summarizing the key findings from its âRefr...
MCE 2026: Enex Technologies Launches V-Shaped Dry Cooler With Up to 2.5MW of Cooling Capacity
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italy-based HVAC&R manufacturer Enex Technologies has launched a new industrial V-shaped dry cooler with cooling capacities from 0.2 to 2.5MW (57 ...
The ATMO MAC Summit 2026 Ă TU Berlin Is Set for September 29 in Brussels
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ATMOsphere, the publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, is organizing the event in partnership with Technische Universität (TU) Berlinâs Department o...
IIAR 2026: CRS CEO Highlights CO2âs Growth in U.S. Industrial Refrigeration and Details New Projects
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zack Laws, President and CEO of CO2 Refrigeration Systems (CRS), detailed the growth of CO2 industrial refrigeration in the United States and his comp...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday April 24th, 2026
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:111,650 European Supermarkets and Industrial Sites Used Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration Systems in 2025New ...
111,650 European Supermarkets and Industrial Sites Used Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration Systems in 2025
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Europeâs commercial and industrial transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration system installations reached 111,650 sites in 2025, according to âRefrig...
Interview: Sanhuaâs Technical Director EMEA Details the Companyâs Strategic Focus on CO2 and Commercial HVAC
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to know where the natural refrigerants industry is going, talk to a components supplier. The companies manufacturing heat exchangers, valv...
New York Bills Attempt to Roll Back State HFC Rules to Align with the U.S. AIM Act
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An effort is underway in the New York State Legislature to roll back regulations on HFCs finalized in late 2024 by the New York State Department of En...
Turboden Starts Up âWorldâs Largest Steam-Producing Heat Pump,â Which Uses Isobutane Refrigerant
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italian heat pump manufacturer Turboden has started up what it says is âthe worldâs largest steam-producing heat pump,â an isobutane (R600a) uni...
Part 1: Fenagyâs Hydrocarbon Heat Pumps Keep Data Centers Cool and Reuse Waste Heat
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fenagy is a Danish manufacturer of industrial heating and cooling systems headquartered near Aarhus. Established in 2020, the company primarily develo...
France to Ban Gas Boilers in All New Buildings Starting in 2027
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
France has announced a ban on installing gas boilers in new buildings, which includes commercial buildings, beginning in 2027. The announcement was ma...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday April 17th, 2026
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:MCE 2026: Refra Launches Standard R290 Water-to-Water Heat Pump/Chiller LineR290 Accounted for 38% of New E...
Freor Launches âEnergyâ Line, Delivering up to 50% Efficiency Gains Compared to Standard Centralized CO2 Models
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lithuanian refrigeration manufacturer Freor has launched Energy, a new cabinet line that delivers up to 50% efficiency gains compared to the companyâ...
Chile Issues Public Call for Information as Part of the Development of Its New HFC Standard
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chileâs Ministry of the Environment has issued a public call for information related to the use of synthetic refrigerants and alternative technologi...
R290 Accounted for 38% of New EU Residential Heat Pump Certifications in 2024, According to Heat Pumps Watch
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Based on new EU certificates, Heat Pumps Watch (HPW), an independent non-profit European data and analysis organization, has reported a definitive shi...
IIAR 2026: Hillphoenix Aims to Cut Lead Times and Costs for End Users With New Industrial CO2 Rack Platform
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hillphoenix is aiming to cut down lead times and lower the total cost of ownership for end users with its new industrial rack platform for transcritic...
MCE 2026: Refra Launches Standard R290 Water-to-Water Heat Pump/Chiller Line
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Refra, a Lithuanian manufacturer of natural refrigerant-based chillers, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment, has launched Oasis, a new standard lin...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday April 10th, 2026
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:ATMOsphere Releases New Report on Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration with Natural RefrigerantsNew York...
Part 2: After Decades in Data Center Cooling, This Is Where Carel Sees the Industry Headed Next
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Enrico Boscaro, Group Marketing Manager for HVAC Industrial at Carel, has a unique vantage point into where the data center cooling sector is headed. ...
ATMOsphere Releases New Report on Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration with Natural Refrigerants
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has released a new report, âRefrigeration: Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration with Natural Re...
New York Grocer DeCicco & Sons to Open Ninth CO2 Store and First R290 Store
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
DeCicco & Sons, which operates 11 high-end supermarkets in Westchester and Putnam counties, New York (north of New York City), is opening in May i...
Greener Reefer Transition Alliance Introduces Simulator Showing Emissions and Costs Savings From Switching to Natural Refrigerants
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Greener Reefer Transition Alliance, a collaborative industry initiative led by the GIZ (German Society for International Cooperation), has introdu...
IIAR 2026: Copeland Makes SPHâs High-Temperature Heat Pump Available in North America
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. compressor manufacturer Copeland has made ThermBooster, a high-temperature heat pump (HTHP) by Sustainable Process Heat (SPH), available in North...
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 SEACâs 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 âWell Overâ 50% of the Henry Groupâs Business at Its Illinois Factory
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CO2 (R744) components make up âwell overâ 50% of the Henry Groupâs business at its factory in Chatham, Illinois, according to Aaron Arnold, a Sa...
ATMO LATAM: CO2 Has Reached an âInflection Pointâ in Latin America, According to TEKO AmĂŠricas
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Osma, Project Engineer at Colombia-based TEKO AmĂŠricas, said CO2 (R744) refrigeration has reached an âinflection pointâ in Latin America.â...
IKEA Seeks Manufacturers and Maintenance Suppliers Support for Natural Refrigerant Solutions Across Its Global Portfolio
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Ingka Group, IKEAâs 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 â Amazon, Autodesk, Figma, Google, JPMorganChase, Salesforce and Workday â 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: Zudekâs 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: HYTINGâs 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 companyâs 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 BogotĂĄ, Colombia, featured numerous examples of end-user installations of natu...
Part 1: Zudekâs 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 waterâammonia 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 âLarge 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 âLarge CO2 Ejectorâ 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: RSGâs Product Manager Discusses the Companyâs 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...
Copelandâs Medium-Temp Scroll Compressor Seen as Expanding CO2 Market in North America
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Copelandâs 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 Minnesotaâs initiative to develop a clean-energy hub, Rogers, Minnesota (U.S.), manufacturer Flow Environmental Services and the...
EU Launches âŹ1.8 Million Heat Pump Subscription Model for Leased Commercial and Public Buildings
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The EU has launched a âŹ1.8 million ($2.15 million) subscription model, funded through its LIFE Program from November 2025 to October 2028, to encour...
Frascoldâs 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 Groupâs revenues to more than âŹ2 ...
HYTING Commissions âWorldâs Firstâ 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 âworldâs firstâ customer-installed ...
Part 2: BACâs Heat Rejection and Single-Phase Immersion Technology Provide âEnd-to-Endâ Cooling Solution for Data Centers
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BACâs 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 (âŹ1.26 ...