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The ATMOsphere Podcast Network
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UNIDO Secures $14 Million to Phase Out F-Gases Worldwide, Which Includes Projects to Transition to Natural Refrigerants
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has secured $14 million (€12.2 million) to phase out f-gases worldwide, an effort that includes…
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Interview: China Will Be the World’s Leading Market for Natural Refrigerant Systems, Says ArkRef’s CEO
In 2025 there were 25 supermarkets and 10 industrial sites in China with transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration systems, according to ATMOsphere, publisher of…
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Use of Natural Refrigerants Expanding Across South Africa Retail and Logistics
South Africa has continued to expand the use of natural refrigerants across retail and logistics applications, according to ATMOsphere’s 2025 report…
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The Expert Opinion: When You Switch to Natural Refrigerants, Your Temperature Monitoring Needs to Switch Too
This Expert Opinion column has been written by Ritesh Raj, a Growth Engineer at Mindlabs Cloud, which deploys IoT (internet of things)-based environmental…
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Ebm-papst Builds Commercial Heat Pump Demonstration Unit Featuring Its Propane Turbo Compressor
German OEM ebm-papst has built a new propane (R290) heat pump demonstration unit featuring its CompaNamic oil-free turbo compressor. The demonstration unit is…
The ATMOsphere Podcast NetworkThis Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday July 24th, 2026
The articles in the podcast are as follows: Industry Roundtable: CO2 Condensing Units Are Gaining Traction in North America ATMO America: Americold Deploys…
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Weekly Wrap-up: A GEA 2.4MW Ammonia Cold Storage Facility, Intellihot Gets Acquired, France Permits Propane AC in High-Rises and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. GEA Builds 2.4MW Ammonia Cold Storage Facility for a South African Fruit Producer…
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ATMO America: Americold Deploys Single-Stage Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration at New 542TR Canadian Warehouse
Cold storage warehouse operator Americold has deployed single-stage compressors in its new 542TR (1.9MW) transcritical CO2 (R744) warehouse in New Brunswick…
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Part 1: Driving Data Center Efficiency: How Alfa Laval Turns Heat Into Opportunity
Alfa Laval is a global manufacturer of heat transfer, separation and fluid-handling solutions headquartered in Lund, Sweden. It was founded in 1883 and…
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Beijer Ref Installs ‘Largest CO2 Refrigeration System’ in South Korea at Incheon Airport
Global HVAC&R wholesaler and manufacturer Beijer Ref Korea has installed what it said is “the largest CO2 refrigeration system in South Korea,” a 200kW…
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Industry Roundtable: CO2 Condensing Units Are Gaining Traction in North America
There were 5,120 supermarkets with transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration systems in North America (Canada and the United States) in 2025. While that’s just 6%…
The ATMOsphere Podcast NetworkThis Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday July 17th, 2026
The articles in the podcast are as follows: Interview: Güntner’s Head of Technologies and Innovation on the Transition to Natural Refrigerants and How Its…
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Weekly Wrap-up: A Sydney Office Tower Installs Propane Heat Pumps, the NASRC’s New Impact Report, an Opportunity for CO2 in New Zealand and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. Propane Heat Pumps Replace Gas Boilers in Sydney Office Tower NASRC Release R-TRADE…
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Interview: Güntner’s Head of Technologies and Innovation on the Transition to Natural Refrigerants and How Its Enhancing System Performance
For Michael Freiherr it’s not a matter of “if” the world will transition to natural refrigerants but rather “when” and how quickly. As the Head of Technologies…
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Epta Middle East Commissioning 370kW CO2 Refrigeration System for Dubai Hypermarket
Epta Middle East, part of the Epta Group, is commissioning a 370kW (105.2TR) ECO2GIANT CO2 (R744) refrigeration system as part of a hypermarket renovation in…
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ATMO America: New York Environmental Agency Declares Support for Natural Refrigerants
“If businesses are going to invest money in equipment that’s supposed to last for decades, can we help them just leapfrog over temporary solutions to something…
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High-Temperature Heat Pumps Standardized at up to 130°C, with Demos Pushing Beyond 160°C, Says Danish Technological Institute
Projects reported by European suppliers indicate that high-temperature heat pumps (HTHPs) are becoming standardized for outlet temperatures of up to 130°C…
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IRN 2026: CO2 Refrigeration Supports Cruise Industry’s Sustainability Efforts, Says Bitzer
As a non-toxic, non-flammable refrigerant with a GWP of 1, CO2 (R744) is the “preferred choice” for refrigeration on passenger ships because it supports the…
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Weekly Wrap-up: A Vitalis CO2 Heat Pump Cuts a University’s Emissions, Liquid Nitrogen in Transport Refrigeration, Swegon’s New R290 Heat Pump and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. Vitalis CO2 Heat Pump Cuts Emissions at Canadian University by 350 Tonnes Emergent…
The ATMOsphere Podcast NetworkThis Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday July 10th, 2026
The articles in the podcast are as follows: ATMOsphere Launches Global Directory for Natural Refrigerant Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, Installers and…
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EIA Urges U.K. to Adopt National Cooling Plan that Includes Natural Refrigerants
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA)’s London office has released a briefing urging the U.K. government to publish a National Cooling Action Plan that…
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Singapore Sets a GWP 150 Limit for New Supermarket Refrigeration and MAC Systems
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) has announced a limit of GWP 150 for refrigerants in supermarket refrigeration and mobile air-conditioning (MAC)…
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ATMO America: M&M Carnot Outlines Advantages of CO2 for Data Center Cooling
With 10 years of experience in CO2 (R744)-based data center cooling in North America, M&M Carnot, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls, outlined the refrigerant’s…
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Star Refrigeration Installs 290kW Low-Charge Ammonia System in J D Wetherspoon Distribution Center in the U.K.
Star Refrigeration has installed a 290kW (82.4TR) low-charge ammonia (R717) system in a warehouse in Daventry, England, for British pub operator J D…
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ATMO America: IIAR Updating CO2 Safety Standard to Address High-Pressure Issues
The International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR) is updating its safety standard for CO2 (R744) to reflect new approaches to high pressures in…
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ATMOsphere Launches Global Directory for Natural Refrigerant Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, Installers and Consultants
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has launched a global directory for natural refrigerant equipment manufacturers, distributors, installers and…
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Arneg Offering R290 Glycol Chillers for Small-Format Stores
Italian manufacturer Arneg offers propane (R290) chillers with an integrated glycol pump as part of its portfolio of natural refrigerant solutions for…
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ATMO America: Lync by Watts Showcases CO2 Hot Water Heat Pump Flexibility for Large-Scale Electrification
Lync by Watts showcased the flexibility of its CO2 domestic hot water heat pump for large-scale electrification at ATMOsphere America Summit 2026, highlighting…
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Weekly Wrap-up: ATMOsphere Network South Korea, the Supreme Court Shuts Down an AIM Act Challenge, LG’s New R290 Heat Pump and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. ATMOsphere and Arneg Korea Host Event in Seoul ECOOLTEC’s TRUs a Fit for Most…
The ATMOsphere Podcast NetworkThis Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday July 3rd, 2025
The articles in the podcast are as follows: ATMO America: M&M Carnot CO2 Chillers Cool 1.3MW Heat Load at Evocative’s California Data Center ATMO America…
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Volkswagen Canada Offers the ID.4 EV with a CO2 Heat Pump
There are more than 1 million Volkswagen electric vehicles (EVs) on the road with CO2 (R744) heat pumps, which includes a handful in Canada. Volkswagen Canada…
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AHRI and Other Trade Groups Challenge U.S. EPA’s Reconsideration of Technology Transitions Rule
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy on June 25 petitioned the United States…
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Danfoss Launches Transcritical CO2 Oil Separator, Receiver Line Rated to 140Bar
Danish component manufacturer @Danfoss has launched a new line of oil separators and receivers for transcritical CO2 (R744) systems, rated at a maximum working…
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Systemair Launches Packaged Air-Handling Unit with Integrated R290 Heat Pump
Global HVAC supplier Systemair has launched Geniox HP DFN, a new packaged air-handling unit (AHU) with an integrated propane (R290) heat pump. Systemair…
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ATMO America: Alternative Cooling Start-Ups Seek Industry Partners to Commercialize Technology
Three start-up companies that have developed alternative cooling and heating technologies that don’t use standard vapor compression are seeking to partner with…
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Refra Provides 2.4MW Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration System for a Cold-Storage Facility in London
Lithuania-based manufacturer Refra has delivered a 2.4MW (682TR) CO2 (R744) refrigeration system for an entire cold-storage facility in London operated by a…
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ATMO America: M&M Carnot CO2 Chillers Cool 1.3MW Heat Load at Evocative’s California Data Center
In a retrofit application, M&M Carnot, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls, supplied CO2 (R744) chillers to cool approximately 1.3MW (370TR) of IT heat load at…
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Weekly Wrap-up: Systemair’s AHU with an R290 Heat Pump, New Panasonic CO2 Heat Pumps for Australia, Enex’s Fresh Funding and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. Systemair Announces Air-Handling Unit with Integrated Propane Heat Pump Panasonic…
The ATMOsphere Podcast NetworkThis Week in Natural Refrigerants News: Friday June 26th, 2026
The articles in the podcast are as follows: ATMO America: Buc-ee’s Opens Its First Travel Center with CO2 Refrigeration in Ohio ATMO America: UL Working…
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SCM Frigo Starts Up 2.8MW Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration System for ‘Global Cosmetics Company’ in France
Italian manufacturer SCM Frigo has started up a 2.8MW (796TR) transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration system featuring heat reclaim for a French facility in the…
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‘Cool Intelligence Showcase’ Allows Industry Stakeholders to Celebrate World Refrigeration Day
To highlight the theme of this year’s World Refrigeration Day, the Secretariat behind the commemoration has established a “2026 Cool Intelligence Showcase”…
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ATMO America: UL Working Group Aims to Update Propane Charge Limits for HVAC by 2028
A UL working group focused on updating charge standards for flammable (A3) refrigerants like propane (R290) in HVAC applications such as outdoor monobloc heat…
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Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration Expands Across Australia and New Zealand
The use of transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration in commercial and industrial applications continues to rise in both Australia and New Zealand, according to…
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ATMO America: Zero Zone Supplying 91TR CO2 System for Nashville Grocery Fulfillment Center
U.S. manufacturer Zero Zone is supplying a 91TR (320kW) transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration system for a new grocery fulfillment center in Nashville…
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ATMOsphere Launches New Website Showcasing 2026 ATMO Approved Label Companies
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has launched a new website showcasing the 2026 ATMO Approved Label Companies. The site features individual…
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Magnotherm Announces Stellar, a 125kW Refrigerant-Free Magnetic Cooling System for Data Centers, HVAC and Industry
Magnotherm has announced Stellar, a new refrigerant-free magnetic cooling system with a max capacity of 125kW (35.5TR) designed for both commercial…
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Epta Focuses on Providing Integrated Sustainable Refrigeration Solutions
Commercial refrigeration manufacturer Epta is focused on providing integrated sustainable solutions, with its EptaTechnica brand offering modular CO2 (R744)…
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ATMO America: Buc-ee’s Opens Its First Travel Center with CO2 Refrigeration in Ohio
On April 6 Texas-based Buc-ee’s opened its first travel center featuring CO2 (R744) refrigeration in Huber Heights, Ohio, according to Scott Ray, the company’s…
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Part 2: Inside Jaeggi’s Data Center Cooling Business and the Opportunity It Sees in Australia
In addition to the industry’s general growth, its acceptance of higher water temperatures and simultaneous concerns around excessive water use have stoked…
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European Chemicals Agency Committee Finds TFA Should be Classified as Reproductively Toxic
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)’s Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) has concluded that trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), formed in the atmosphere by the breakdown…
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Weekly Wrap-up: SWEP’s New Stainless Steel BPHE, a GEA R717 Heat Pump in Türkiye, DTX Tape Is PFAS-Free and More
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye. Read the full story on NaturalRefrigerants.com
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ATMO America: Flow Environmental Systems CO2 Heat Pumps Help Major American Tech Company Decarbonize
A major American tech company is decarbonizing hydronic space heating and domestic hot water production in its San Francisco Bay Area buildings by replacing…
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U.K. Government Delays HFC Phasedown Reform
After receiving industry input, the U.K.’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced that it will delay implementing changes to…
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Elemental Impact’s Data Center Innovation Initiative Will Provide Up to $5 Million in Funding for Cooling Tech That Reduces Energy and Water Use
Elemental Impact, a nonprofit that invests in climate tech, has launched the Data Center Innovation Initiative (DCII), with up to $5 million (€4.3 million) in…
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ALDI Tops the EIA’s 2026 U.S. Climate-Friendly Supermarket Scorecard
ALDI achieved the highest score among 16 U.S. food retailers in the Environmental Investigation Agency’s (EIA) 2026 Climate-Friendly Supermarkets Scorecard…
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Part 1: Inside Jaeggi’s Data Center Cooling Business and the Opportunity It Sees in Australia
Jaeggi is a Swiss manufacturer of dry coolers and gas condensers, founded in 1929 in Berne. The company began producing finned heat exchangers for…
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ATMO America: Experts Chart Path for Natural Refrigerants in HVAC
A diverse panel of HVAC experts, who are helping to chart a path for natural refrigerants like CO2 (R744) and propane (R290) to be used in HVAC applications in…
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Australia’s National Science Agency Utilizes CO2 Cooling System for New Edge Data Center
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science and technology agency, has opened a new edge data center…
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ATMO America: Independent New York Grocers Embracing CO2 Refrigeration Ahead of State HFC Regulations
A panel of independent New York grocers from the National Supermarket Association, Aurora Grocery Group and Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace highlighted the…
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ATMOsphere to Host Webinar with Hanon Systems Discussing Its New White Paper on TFA Emissions in the European MAC Sector
ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, will host a webinar to discuss the findings of a recently published report by Hanon Systems estimating the…