The ATMOsphere Podcast Network
Episodes
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, NestlĂŠ and OXXO Colombia to Present at ATMO LATAM 2026HVAC&R Japan 2026: JEXSYS Launches 130...
Advansor Launches âEnhancedâ 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 âenhancedâ 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: BACâs Heat Rejection and Single-Phase Immersion Technology Provide âEnd-to-Endâ 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 AsiaâPacific 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, NestlĂŠ 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 Seconâs 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 cityâs 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 âClean Cooling for Data Centers 2025,â a New Report Featuring Interviews With 9 Coo...
AHR 2026: NDL Industries Details the CO2 Components Itâll be Exhibiting
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 2026 AHR Expo will be held in Las Vegas February 2â4, and components manufacturer NDL Industries is ready with a suite of products for CO2 (R744...
Part 1: Why Penta Infra Chose Seconâs 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 GBâs ÂŁ43 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 âClean Cooling for Data Centers 2025,â 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 âClean Cooling for Data Centers 2025,â 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 companyâs 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) â including heat pumps, racks, a condensing unit, compressors, valves, tubes and oil separators â...
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: Magnothermâs Refrigerant-Free Cabinet 15% More Energy Efficient than Comparable R290 Unit, Says CEO
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Magnotherm Solutionsâ 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 Maltaâs Ratification, All 27 EU Countries Are Now Party to the Kigali Amendment
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Maltaâs 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 EUâs 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 wholesalerâs refrigeration and heating deca...
Interview: HotGreen Solutionsâ 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 ÂŁ1.2 million ($1.6 million/âŹ1.4 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 âa Low Priorityâ
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 Californiaâs F-Gas Reduction Incentive Program
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As part of Californiaâs 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 Projectâs ButaneâWater 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 ErĂśs, 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 âŹ1.03 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 (âŹ1.03 million/$1.2 million) in funding from the Research Council of Norway to ...
ATMO Europe: Zudek Modernizes Italian Breweryâs 1.6MW Ammonia Refrigeration System
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To modernize an Italian breweryâs 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...
New York Grassroots Group Leads Successful Refrigerant Recycling Drives
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Given their outsize impact of f-gases on the environment, âmy belief is that appliances [with f-gas refrigerants] are the most important thing a per...
German Produce Wholesaler Replaces R404A Refrigeration With Frigotec R290 Chiller
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
German produce wholesaler Fruchthof Northeim has replaced its R404A refrigeration system with a propane chiller with a 61.8kW (17.6 tons of refrigerat...
ATMO LATAM 2026 Is Set for March 9â10 in BogotĂĄ
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has announced that ATMOsphere (ATMO) LATAM 2026 will be held in BogotĂĄ, Colombia, March 9â10.ATMO...
Sanhua to Offer âComplete Packagesâ of Components for CO2 and Propane Commercial Refrigeration Systems
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Components manufacturer Sanhua has announced that it will begin supplying âcomplete packagesâ of âcoordinated and compatible componentsâ for c...
ATMO America 2026 Is Set for June 2â3 in New York City
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has announced that the 15th edition of the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2026 will be held in New...
ATMO Europe: Jaeggiâs Hybrid Dry Coolers to Provide Cooling for 12MW CERN Data Center in Geneva
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hybrid dry coolers, manufactured by Swiss-based Jaeggi Hybridtechnologie (a subsidiary of GĂźntner), will provide all of the cooling for a CERN (Europ...
Enerblue Decarbonizes Railway Maintenance Hub with 900kW R290 Heat Pump System
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enerblue, an Italian HVAC manufacturer, has cut a major railway maintenance hubâs CO2e emissions by up to 90%, or roughly 672 metric tons, per year ...
âThe Middle East Is Ready to Scale Natural Refrigerants,â Says Epta Middle East General Manager
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Middle East has traditionally been a tough market to crack for natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R equipment due to the regionâs high ambient t...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday December 5th, 2025
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:ATMO Europe: European Private Equity Firm Triton Partners Positions Data Center Cooling as a High-Value Pro...
SWEP Heat Exchangers Integral Part of New CO2-Based Cooling System at CERN
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In collaboration with CERN, Swedish-based manufacturer SWEP is supplying brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHE) for the laboratoryâs new CO2 (R744)-bas...
ATMO Europe: Copelandâs Decentralized CO2 Solution Cuts Auchan Supermarket Retrofit Cost by 6% Compared to Conventional CO2 Rack
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Compared to a conventional CO2 (R744) rack, U.S. components manufacturer Copeland saved French retail group Auchan 6% in capital costs in a supermarke...
ATMO Europe: Danfoss Details How Hydrocarbon High-Temperature Heat Pumps Are Decarbonizing the Food and Beverage Industry
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hydrocarbon high-temperature heat pumps (HTHP) with outlet temperatures up to 120°C (248°F) are already decarbonizing the food and beverage industry...
Agritechnica 2025: Konvekta Showcases CO2-Qube Thermal Management System for Electric Heavy Equipment
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
German manufacturer Konvekta showcased CO2-Qube, its CO2 (R744)-based thermal management system for electric heavy equipment, including agriculture an...
ATMO Europe: European Private Equity Firm Triton Partners Positions Data Center Cooling as a High-Value Product Segment
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
European private equity firm Triton has emphasized the rising strategic importance of HVAC&R companies developing data center cooling product port...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday November 28th, 2025
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:ElementalLondon: Commercial R290 Heat Pumps Highlight HVAC OfferingsMaerskâs Ruakura CO2 Cold Storage Fac...
Copeland Takes Step Toward Public Listing With Confidential U.S. IPO Filing
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. component manufacturer Copeland, backed by the private equity firm Blackstone, has taken its first step toward public listing with the confidenti...
ATMO Europe: Taking a Stand on PFAS
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2014, Malene Teller Blume, Quality and Development Manager for the Nordic food retailer Coop Trading and its subsidiary Coop Denmark, found herself...
ATMO Europe: Carel Outlines CO2 and Propane Commercial Refrigeration Evolution and Trends
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samuele Da Ros, Group Solution Marketing Manager for Food Retail Applications at Carel, outlined the evolution and market adoption trends of CO2 (R744...
ATMO Europe: Coop Denmark, CERN, Menerga and MAGNOTHERM Win ATMO Awards
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com and organizer of the ATMOsphere (ATMO) Europe Summit 2025 on natural refrigerant-based cooling and he...
Maerskâs Ruakura CO2 Cold Storage Facility Awarded New Zealandâs Highest Green Star Rating
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danish shipping giant Maerskâs new Ruakura Superhub CO2 (R744) cold storage facility near Hamilton, New Zealand, has received a 6 Star rating, the c...
ElementalLondon: Commercial R290 Heat Pumps Highlight HVAC Offerings
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Commercial propane (R290) heat pumps were a major feature of this yearâs elementalLondon tradeshow, with at least eight manufacturers presenting uni...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday November 21st, 2025
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:German HVAC&R Contractor KKL Details Its Work With Natural Refrigerants, Outlook on a Potential PFAS Re...
Rinnai Applied Launches Air-to-Water R290 Commercial/Industrial Heat Pump Line with 40 to 410kW Capacities
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rinnai Applied, under Rinnai U.K. as part of the Japanese Rinnai Corporation, is launching a new air-to-water propane (R290) reversible heat pump line...
ATMO MAC: Thermo King Set to Test Direct Expansion R290 Prototype for Maritime Shipping Containers
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Refrigerated container manufacturer Thermo King â a brand of Trane Technologies â is set to test a direct expansion propane (R290) prototype of a ...
Vicinity Energy Preparing Boston-Area Facility for 35MW Ammonia Heat Pump Installation
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vicinity Energy, a Boston-based district energy provider, has started demolition of a natural gas boiler at its Kendall Square facility in neighboring...
ATMO MAC: Aurora Involves TĂV SĂźd in Safety Approach to Develop and Test R290 HVAC for Electric Buses
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aurora Netherlands, a vehicle HVAC manufacturer, has developed and tested a dual secondary loop propane (R290) heat pump HVAC system for electric buse...
Hillphoenix Launches First Industrial CO2 Rack Platform, the AdvansorUltra
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hillphoenix, the leading manufacturer of transcritical CO2 (R744) systems in North America, has announced the launch of its first industrial rack plat...
EU/Swiss Proposal on Reducing Emissions of Ozone-Depleting Feedstocks Blocked at MOP37
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A proposal by the EU and Switzerland aimed at reducing the emissions of ozone-depleting feedstocks used to produce refrigerants like HFOs was blocked ...
German HVAC&R Contractor KKL Details Its Work With Natural Refrigerants, Outlook on a Potential PFAS Regulation and Why It Joined Bluu Unit
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Contractors have been touted as one of the reasons why EU policymakers should proceed cautiously with regulating f-gases and PFAS (per- and polyfluoro...
Weekly Wrap-Up: Konvekta Brings CO2 Mac to the Agricultural Industry, a New Enerblue R290 Heat Pump Case Study, SWEP Helps CERN Upgrade Its Particle Detectors and More
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye.Konvekta brings CO2 MAC tech to Agrictechnica 2025Panasonic CO2 condensing un...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday November 14th, 2025
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:U.K. Government Asks for Input on Revised HFC Phase-Down RegulationFive CO2 Heat Pumps from Clade Replace G...
U.K. Government Asks for Input on Revised HFC Phase-Down Regulation
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.K.âs Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is seeking input from industry stakeholders on newly a published proposal to r...
GIZ to Host Webinar Showcasing Benefits of Natural Refrigerant-Based Heating and Cooling in Building Retrofits
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The GIZ (the German Society for International Cooperation) is hosting a webinar on November 26 to showcase the climate action benefits of natural refr...
Five CO2 Heat Pumps from Clade Replace Gas Boilers at Leisure Center in Northern England
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A leisure center in northern England has replaced its gas boilers and combined heat and power (CHP) plant with five CO2 (R744) heat pumps supplied by ...
Tecumseh Launches Mobile Refrigeration R290 Compressor Under Masterflux Brand
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
U.S.-based manufacturer Tecumseh is launching a new propane (R290) compressor under its Masterflux brand compatible with several mobile refrigeration ...
ATMO MAC: In-Vehicle Tests Demonstrate High Performance of CO2 Compressor for EVs, Says Thyssenkrupp
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In-vehicle testing of thyssenkrupp Dynamic Componentsâ CO2 (R744) compressor for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) demonstrates high performance and ...
EIA Urges Investors in European Food Retailers to âCare About Coolingâ
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnuala Walravens, Senior Climate Campaigner, of the U.K. division of the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), is urging investors in large pub...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday November 7th, 2025
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:Strabag Building 165MW Isobutane Heat Pump for District Heating Network in Mannheim, GermanyEbm-papst Wins ...
FMI 2025: Target Prioritizing Skycool Heat Rejection Panels for Subcooling and Desuperheating Refrigeration Systems, Including CO2
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
American retailer Target is prioritizing the use of Skycoolâs reflective heat rejection panels to subcool and precool its refrigeration systems, inc...
Ebm-papst Wins 2026 German Sustainability Award for Its Propane Oil-Free Turbo Compressor
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
German OEM ebm-papst has announced that its oil-free, compact propane (R290) turbo compressor has won the 2026 â German Sustainability Award (GSA)â ...
Lloyds Bank Offers U.K. Homeowners Free R290 Heat Pump with New or Renegotiated Mortgage
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
U.K.-based Lloyds Bank is offering a free propane (R290) heat pump to U.K. households eligible for the governmentâs Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) when...
Strabag Building 165MW Isobutane Heat Pump for District Heating Network in Mannheim, Germany
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
German utility MVV Energie has commissioned Austrian construction and engineering firm Strabag to build a 165MW (46,920TR) isobutane (R600a) heat pump...
Makro Opens âFirst-of-Its-Kindâ Integrated 1.6MW CO2 Store in South Africa
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wholesale retailer Makro, part of the Massmart Group, has opened an integrated 1.6MW (455TR) CO2 (R744) store in New London, South Africa, which it ca...
Pressure Exchanger Device for CO2 Refrigeration Found to Cut Energy and Water Use at Stores in U.S. and Europe
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Energy Recovery, a San Leandro, California-based component manufacturer, on October 29 released recent operational data from transcritical CO2 (R744) ...
Castel Obtains Environmental Product Declarations for Its Ball Valves and Solenoid Valves
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Italian component manufacturer Castel has announced that both its ball valves and solenoid valve lines have obtained Environmental Product Declaration...
Weekly Wrap-Up: A 165MW Isobutane Heat Pump for Mannheim, Danfossâ New CO2 EEV, Zero Zoneâs Factory Expansion, and More
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. Strabag Umwelttechnik Building âWorldâs Largest Heat Pumpâ in Germa...
This Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday October 31st, 2025
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The articles in the podcast are as follows:Copeland to Acquire Sustainable Process Heat, Expanding Industrial High-Temperature Heat Pump PortfolioInte...
ATMO Europe: Program Highlights Ongoing PFAS Policy Debate and Expands Focus to Include Data Center Cooling
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has published a preview of the program for the 15th edition of its ATMO Europe Summit featuring sess...