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The ATMOsphere Podcast Network
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The ATMOsphere Podcast NetworkDeep Dive: TEKO - TEKO Shares What’s Behind the ‘Significant and Consistent’ Growth of CO₂ Chillers and Heat Pumps in Europe
For this Deep Dive ATMOsphere spoke with Roman Weingart, Manager of the Heating and Cooling Business Unit at TEKO, about why demand for CO₂ chillers and heat…
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Weekly Wrap-up: Panasonic R290 Heat Pumps Heat Up a Retirement Home, LU-VE Joins NASRC, Danfoss CO2 Smart Store Energy Use and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our attention. Panasonic Provides R290 Heat Pumps for Retirement Home in Germany Danfoss CO2…
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IAA Transportation 2026: ECOOLTEC Debuts New Monotemp Propylene/CO2 Unit for Electric Trucks
German transport refrigeration manufacturer ECOOLTEC has debuted T15, a new monotemperature propylene (R1270)/CO2 (R744) transport refrigeration unit designed…
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NASRC to Lead Technician Training on Natural Refrigerants in New York State Throughout 2027
The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), a nonprofit that supports adoption of natural refrigerants in supermarkets, has announced that it…
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ATMOsphere to Host Online Event Summarizing Key Findings From Its New ‘Commercial Chillers and Heat Pumps’ Report
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, will host an online event Thursday, October 8 at 2 pm CEST summarizing the key findings from its “Commercial…
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Mayekawa General Manager Discusses Natural Refrigerants and Ammonia Heat Pumps in New Zealand
Martin Millow, Mayekawa Australia’s General Manager NZ, discussed the growing use of natural refrigerants and adoption of ammonia (R717) heat pumps in New…
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ATMOsphere Releases New Report on Commercial Chillers and Heat Pumps in Europe
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has released a new report on commercial chillers and heat pumps in Europe. “Commercial Chillers and Heat…
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FCR Launches R290 Waterloop Refrigeration Range in Australia and New Zealand
Commercial refrigeration supplier FCR (Federal Commercial Refrigeration), a brand of commercial foodservice equipment distributor Federal Hospitality…
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Weekly Wrap-up: The NASRC’s New Forecast for CO2, Johnson Controls SabroeHitemHP, Mira Intex’s R290 Turbo Compressor at Chillventa and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. The NASRC Releases New Food Retailer Survey Report Johnson Controls Launches New…
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China’s Largest Juice Company Builds New Distribution Center with 5.5MW CO2 Refrigeration System
A new 5.5MW (1,563TR) CO2 (R744) cold storage facility has been built in Yancheng, China, for Huiyuan Juice, the country’s largest juice manufacturer…
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Lync by Watts Provides CO2 Heat Pump for Domestic Hot Water at Massachusetts Apartment Complex
U.S.-based manufacturer Lync by Watts has provided a commercial CO2 (R744) air-source heat pump system for domestic hot water at a new-build apartment complex…
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Natural Refrigerants Can Cover 99.9% of HVAC&R Systems, Says NTNU’s Armin Hafner
The technology for natural refrigerant solutions across 99.9% of HVAC&R systems already exists and is mature enough for large-scale deployment, according to…
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Panasonic Launches CO2 Outdoor Condensing Units in Singapore
Panasonic HVAC & CC, part of the Japan-based Panasonic group, has launched its CO2 (R744) outdoor condensing units (OCUs) in Singapore, with the first…
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ATMO America: Flō Energy Solutions’ CO2 DX Coil Returns 60°F Refrigerant to DeCicco’s Rack Even in Summer
At DeCicco & Sons’ Sleepy Hollow store, Flō Energy Solutions’ HVAC unit, equipped with a CO2 (R744) direct expansion (DX) coil, is returning 60°F (16°C)…
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Advansor and Coop Say CO2 Systems Performed Well in Europe’s Heat Waves
The chemical industry for decades produced f-gas refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs) with very high GWPs – hundreds if not thousands of times that of CO2…
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In 2025, Kælitækni Installed Natural Refrigerant Systems that Avoided the Lifetime Release of 122,500 Metric Tons of CO2e and 7.2 Metric Tons of TFA
Iceland-based Kælitækni installed natural refrigerant products in 2025 that avoided the lifetime release of 122,500 metric tons of CO2e (GWP 20) and 7.2 metric…
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Ardagh Glass to Decarbonize Heating with 3.5MW System Featuring 2 Ammonia Heat Pumps
In partnership with German energy utility provider RheinEnergie, Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe, part of the Ardagh Group, is installing two ammonia (R717) heat…
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ATMO MAC 2026: Ford, Tata Motors and Volkswagen to Present on Their Work with Natural Refrigerant MAC Systems
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has announced the final program for the ATMO MAC Summit 2026 × TU Berlin, which will feature presentations…
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Pro Refrigeration Testing CO2 Chiller Viability and ROI for Small Breweries at California Hanabi Lager Company
Working with Californian Hanabi Lager Company, Pro Refrigeration is testing the viability of a CO2 (R744) chiller for small breweries and determining its…
The ATMOsphere Podcast NetworkThis Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday September 4th, 2026
The articles in the podcast are as follows: ATMO America 2027 Is Set for June 16–17 in New York City Environmental Groups Urge U.S. EPA to Reject HFO Coolant…
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Weekly Wrap-up: Grants Up to $1 Million for Sustainable Cooling, R290 Heat Pumps in 13th Century U.K. Church, Frascold Releases New Compressors and More
Besides what we published this week, these stories caught our attention. Italy and UNEP Offer Up to $1 Million for Sustainable Cooling Projects Enrad to…
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Environmental Groups Urges U.S. EPA to Reject HFO Coolant for Data Centers
A coalition of 17 environmental organizations, led by Earthjustice, has submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging it to not…
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Develops Ultra-Low-Temperature Nitrogen Brine Chiller
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Corporation (MHI-AC&R) has developed a “compact” ultra-low-temperature (ULT) nitrogen (R728)…
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TEKO Completes Delivery of 2.9MW CO2 Refrigeration System for German Food Processor Kampsen & Co
Working with contracting partner Kreutzträger Kältetechnik, TEKO Refrigeration has delivered an approximately 2.9MW (824.6TR) CO2 (R744) refrigeration system…
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A. O. Smith Releases New CO2 Hot Water Heat Pump Water Heater for the U.S. Market
American manufacturer A. O. Smith has released a new CO2 (R744) split heat pump water heater (HPWH) for the U.S. market designed for use in cold climates…
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ATMO America 2027 Is Set for June 16–17 in New York City
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has announced that the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2027 will be held in New York City June 16–17. The…
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Australia Considering New HFC Restrictions
Australia’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is considering new HFC restrictions that could include measures targeting…
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Interview: Vapor Sensor Control Could Cut Part-Load Energy Use by Roughly 40%, Says HB Products Manager
Vapor sensor control could cut energy consumption by roughly 40% for part-load refrigeration operation compared to self-regulating systems designed for…
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Weekly Wrap-up: Panasonic’s CO2 Condensing Units Come to Singapore, a Clivet R290 Heat Pump for a Historic English House, Wieland’s New U.S. Factory and More
Besides what we published this week, these stories stood out to us. Panasonic Brings CO2 Condensing Units to Singapore Clivet R290 Heat Pump Installed in…
The ATMOsphere Podcast NetworkThis Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday August 28th, 2026
The articles in the podcast are as follows: IIAR Seeks to Streamline U.S. Safety Rules for Ammonia Refrigeration Beijer Ref Acquires Refra Interview: Snowman…
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IIAR Seeks to Streamline U.S. Safety Rules for Ammonia Refrigeration
A task force launched last year by the International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR) has begun discussions with the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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KIMM Demonstrates Ammonia-Based Adsorption Heat Pump for Cooling Using 40°C Waste Heat
The Korean Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has demonstrated an ammonia-based adsorption heat pump capable of using waste heat as low as 40°C…
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Interview: Snowman Group Is the Next Chinese Company with Big Ambitions for the Natural Refrigerants Industry
China’s place in the natural refrigerants industry has historically been as a manufacturing hub – somewhere European companies turn to in order to scale their…
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IV Produkt Launches Air-Handling Unit with Next-Generation ThermoCooler HP, Available with R290
Swedish HVAC manufacturer IV Produkt has launched its next-generation ThermoCooler HP reversible heat pump integrated into an Envistar Flex air-handling unit…
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BÄKO Süd-West Acquires 2 eTrucks Equipped with ECOOLTEC’s Propylene/CO2 Refrigeration Units
German bakery wholesale supplier BÄKO Süd-West has acquired two Mercedes-Benz eActros 400s refrigerated delivery trucks equipped with ECOOLTEC’s electrically…
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Beijer Ref Acquires Refra
Beijer Ref has acquired Refra, a Lithuanian manufacturer of chillers, refrigeration systems and heat pumps using natural refrigerants. The Sweden-based Beijer…
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ATMO America: St Paul Local 455 Replaced 27 Rooftop HVAC Units with Single CO2 Heat Pump
A single CO2 heat pump from Flow Environmental Systems replaced 27 rooftop HVAC units with a combined cooling capacity of nearly 197TR (693kW) at St. Paul…
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Weekly Wrap-up: ebm-papst Gets Acquired, A.O. Smith’s New CO2 Heat Pump, a 3.5MW Industrial R717 Heat Pump Project and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our attention. Madison Air Solution Set to Acquire ebm-papst Dierberg’s Opens Grocery Store…
The ATMOsphere Podcast NetworkThis Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday August 21st, 2026
The articles in the podcast are as follows: NRDC Outlines Case Against Revision of EPA’s Technology Transitions Rule Rivacold CO2 CDUs and R290 Monoblocs…
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NRDC Outlines Case Against Revision of EPA’s Technology Transitions Rule
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a global environmental NGO, has outlined the case against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s…
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Provides 90kW CO2 Heat Pump System for Adagio Hotel in London
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has installed a 90kW (25.5TR) CO2 (R744) air-source heat pump to provide domestic hot water for an Adagio Hotel location in…
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Study Finds Leakage of CCl4 Used as HFO Feedstock Could Delay Ozone Layer Rec
A global consortium of researchers has found that ozone-depleting substances (ODS) such as carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) and HCFC-22, used as feedstocks to…
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Rivacold CO2 CDUs and R290 Monoblocs Enable Sustainable Retrofit at Vermont Food Co-op
A mix of Rivacold CO2 (R744) condensing units (CDUs) and propane (R290) monoblocs is supporting the sustainable retrofit of Brattleboro Food Co-op’s Vermont…
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ATMO LATAM 2027 Is Set for April 19–20 in Santiago de Chile
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has announced that ATMOsphere (ATMO) LATAM 2027 will be held in Santiago de Chile, Chile, April 19–20. ATMO…
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IGD Releases Two New Gas Detectors for CO2 and Ammonia
U.K.-based gas detection equipment manufacturer International Gas Detectors (IGD) has developed two new portable gas detectors in its BELL product line: the…
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U.S. State Attorneys General Challenge EPA’s Revision of Technology Transitions Rule
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on July 21 that he is co-leading a coalition of 18 state attorneys general and two localities in filing a…
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Use of Transcritical CO2 Systems and Hydrocarbon Cases Continues to Climb in Latin America
The use of transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration systems and self-contained hydrocarbon display cases – mostly propane (R290) – continues to climb in Latin…
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Weekly Wrap-up: Carrier Donates CO2 TRUs to Berlin University, ebm-papst Heads to InnoTrans, China’s New CO2 Cold Storage Facility and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. Carrier Donates CO2 Transport Refrigeration Units to TU Berlin Ebm-papst to Bring Its…
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Pennsylvania Food Processor Installing 185kW Vitalis CO2 Refrigeration System
Canadian manufacturer Vitalis has supplied an 185kW (52.7TR) transcritical CO2 (R744) Roxsta G6 refrigeration system for installation at a Pennsylvania food…
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Cologne’s 150MW Ammonia-Based District Heating Plant Enters Main Construction Phase
Work on the 150MW (42,651TR) ammonia (R717)-based district heating plant in Cologne, Germany, has entered the main construction phase, with commissioning…
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South Korea: SCM Frigo CO2 Condensing Units Installed at New SK Bioscience Site
SK Bioscience’s new global biopharmaceutical research and process development center in Songdo, South Korea, features eight CO2 (R744) condensing units (CDUs)…
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U.S. EPA Proposes Monitoring TFA in Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on June 26 a proposed rule to monitor 30 contaminants that are not currently regulated but may be…
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European Food Safety Authority Lowers Values for Safe Consumption of TFA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the EU agency that provides independent scientific advice on existing and emerging risks associated with the food…
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Weekly Wrap-up: An R717 Adsorption Heat Pump for 40°C Heat Sources, bluu unit’s data center acquisition, Sanhua’s New Components Package and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. South Korean Researchers Develop R717 Adsorption Heat Pump Designed for 40°C Heat…
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GEA Installs 2.4MW Ammonia Refrigeration System at South African Betko Fruit Storage Facility
GEA, a German-based large-scale refrigeration manufacturer, has installed a 2.4MW (682TR) ammonia (R717) refrigeration system at a new Betko fruit storage…
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NVIDIA Develops AI Servers That Can Be Cooled with Liquid at 45°C
NVIDIA has developed a new generation of AI servers dubbed Rubin that can be cooled by liquid at 45°C (113°F). Rubin uses cold plates for cooling; they sit on…
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Part 2: Driving Data Center Efficiency: How Alfa Laval Turns Heat Into Opportunity
There are thousands of Alfa Laval heat exchangers installed in data centers across the world. The installed base is large, and each year the industry adds…
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Güntner Equipment Supports 3.5MW CO2 Refrigeration System in Southern Italy Logistics Center
Controller-equipped Güntner air coolers and gas coolers support a 3.5MW (995TR) CO2 (R744) refrigeration system at a new logistics center in Montalto Uffugo…
The ATMOsphere Podcast NetworkThis Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday July 31st, 2026
The articles in the podcast are as follows: Interview: China Will Be the World’s Leading Market for Natural Refrigerant Systems, Says ArkRef’s CEO Ebm-papst…
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Weekly Wrap-up: Enex’s Sustainability Report, Fenagy and SCM Frigo’s ‘Record Growth,’ Rivacold’s 1.6MW CO2 Logistics Center and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. Enex Releases 2025 Sustainability Report Fenagy and SCM Frigo See ‘Record-High…