Focus - Markets

Rising prices and potential shortages: the refrigerant market is changing under pressure from the F-gas phase-down.

Commercial refrigeration is growing globally: rising demand, focus on energy efficiency and sustainable refrigerants.

A new training center in West Africa focuses on F-Gases and flammable refrigerants to develop technical skills in refrigeration.

UNEP and ASHRAE launch two-year plan to improve refrigerant cycle management by supporting best practices, training, and emissions reductions in the HVAC/R sector.

Delays in European standards for flammable refrigerants create uncertainty and obstacles to the adoption of low-GWP fluids in HVAC/R systems.

In the United States, greater regulatory flexibility for refrigerants is being discussed, with extensions and higher GWP limits in the short term. This debate is also being closely watched in Europe.

The Ouagadougou International Conference focuses on the development of the African cold chain, highlighting critical issues and new opportunities for industrial and commercial refrigeration.

In the poultry sector, the adoption of sustainable refrigeration systems enhanced with natural fluids and digital controls can reduce consumption and emissions, ensuring safety and quality.

In the US, the cold storage industry is calling on the EPA to introduce more flexible refrigerant regulations. This issue could also impact the European debate.