Tag: refrigerant

Fluorinated refrigerants including R-1234yf should be carved out of the European Union’s proposed universal PFAS restriction and instead regulated under the existing F-gas Regulation, according to a major study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). The report, which examined how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances support EU industrial competitiveness, concluded … Continue reading Proposed stay of execution for refrigerant in PFAS ban

The Australian government has listed hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and some HFC alternatives on the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) workplan for 2026-27, signalling that new restrictions on refrigerant use – including in pre-charged equipment – could be finalised by 1 July 2027. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) confirmed the … Continue reading Australia flags new HFC restrictions, lists refrigerants on 2026-27 IChEMS workplan

As part of broader efforts to address climate change, the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) has partnered with one of the largest certified refrigerant reclaimers in the United States to launch the nation’s first utility-led refrigerant recovery and reclamation (RR&R) pilot. In addition to cutting harmful synthetic greenhouse gas emissions, the pilot provides … Continue reading Refrigerant recovery pilot in Washington DC

Automotive thermal management company Hanon Systems has has manufactured its millionth electric R744 (carbon dioxide) compressor for EVs. The R744 compressors, which have been in high-volume production at the company’s Palmela plant in Portugal since 2019, are at the core of energy-efficient heating and cooling systems used in modern electric cars. Continue reading A million R744 EV heat pumps!

VASA, with input from the automotive industry and support from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), is updating the Australian Automotive Code of Practice: Control of refrigerant gases during manufacture, installation, servicing or de-commissioning of motor vehicle air conditioners (the Code). Having received good feedback to date and in the … Continue reading HAVE YOUR SAY: Public and industry review period extended for Automotive Air Conditioning Code of Practice until 31 December

Honeywell’s proposed R134a to R1234yf retrofit

By Refrigerants Australia executive director Dr Greg Picker With the start of the transition to R1234yf in significant numbers in new vehicles and the HFC quota likely to impact refrigerant supply and price, the mobile air-conditioning industry is trying to assess what refrigerants they can use in a retrofit situation.  The situation seems complicated and … Continue reading Retrofitting refrigerant in automotive applications: What are the current rules?

Koura has launched Klea Edge 444A across the UK and Europe and positioned it as a direct aftermarket replacement for R-1234yf in automotive air-conditioning systems. The new refrigerant is claimed to offer enhanced vehicle performance and reduced environmental impact at a lower cost than current alternatives but has a higher global warming potential than the … Continue reading Just because you can… Koura publishes retrofit guides

R1234yf cylinder

Honeywell has officially announced its new publicly traded spin-off refrigerant company, Solstice Advanced Materials, expected to be completed by late 2025 or early 2026, allowing both companies to pursue independent growth. With projected revenue approaching A$6.7 billion, Solstice Advanced Materials will remain headquartered in Morris Plains, New Jersey, and leverage its flagship hydrofluoroolefin technology, developed … Continue reading Honeywell’s refrigerant spin-off Solstice takes shape

Chemours plant near Corpus Christi, Texas

Chemours reported a 14 per cent increase in sales of its Opteon HFO refrigerants and low-GWP blends in 2024, reaching $810 million (A$1.25 billion). Growth was particularly strong in the fourth quarter, with a 23 per cent year-on-year rise, as customers prepared for the U.S. AIM Act, which took effect in 2024 and mandates the … Continue reading Low-GWP shift lifts sales for Chemours Opteon brand 

BYD battery thermal management

BYD, the world’s largest electrified vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has unveiled its groundbreaking 1000kW Super e-Platform. The company claims to be the first to achieve a 10C charging rate, meaning the charging speed is 10 times the battery’s capacity per hour. This allows vehicles to add up to 400km of range in only five minutes, with … Continue reading Will electrified vehicle thermal management move toward direct refrigerant contact?