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2026-05-22PolicyNorth America

U.S. EPA Announces Final Revision of Technology Transitions Rule, Delaying Use of Low-GWP Refrigerants

The headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA SNAP 27 rule was recently proposed by the EPA.

2026-05-21Industrial RefrigerationAsia

Supermarket Chain Korzinka Opens Distribution Center with 1.8MW CO₂ Refrigeration System in Uzbekistan

A photo of the new distribution center Korzinka opened.

2026-05-20Industrial RefrigerationAsia

New Data on Natural Refrigerants in Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration in Asia

An image of the transcritical CO2 installations in Japan from ATMOsphere's new report Refrigeration: Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration with Natural Refrigerants.

2026-05-19Heat PumpsEurope

Systemair Slovenia’s CEO Details the Next Step for Its AHU with an Integrated CO₂ Heat Pump and Stance on PFAS

Anton-Zupančič, CEO of Systemair Slovenia. Photo credit: Systemair Slovenia

2026-05-18Heat PumpsEurope

Danfoss Targeting 150°C Heat Pump Using Hydrocarbons for Industrial Steam Applications

An image of Danfoss's KS1 compressor for hydrocarbons, including propane, isobutane and butane, on display at MCE 2026.

2026-05-15Industrial RefrigerationNorth America

IIAR 2026: U.S. CO₂ Sales Rising Alongside Industrial Demand for Larger Compressors

Dorin's 160HP six-cylinder CO2 compressor on display at IIAR 2026.

2026-05-14Commercial HVACWorld

The GIZ’s 2026 Green Cooling Summit Will Focus on the Scaling Challenges Facing Propane ACs and Chillers

2026-05-13Heat PumpsNorth America

Boston Explores Heat Pumps for District Heating and Cooling Using Local Waterways

The Boston waterfront

2026-05-12Commercial RefrigerationNorth America

Hillphoenix Continues to Enhance its CO₂ Portfolio to Meet Growing Market Demand in North America

AdvansorUltra

2026-05-12Industrial RefrigerationWorld

Interview: The BASE Foundation on the Current State of Cooling-as-a-Service and the Opportunity for Natural Refrigerants

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, presents the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize to Daniel Magallón, Managing Director of BASE Foundation.

2026-05-11Heat PumpsNorth America

IIAR 2026: Vitalis Details CO₂ Revenue Growth, Projects and New Oil Management Vessels

A Vitalis CO2 rack at IIAR 2026

2026-05-11Industrial RefrigerationNorth America

Cargill, IKEA and Saker ShopRite Are Among the End Users Presenting at ATMO America 2026

ATMO America will be held June 2--3 2026 in Tarrytown, New York

2026-05-08Transport refrigerationEurope

ECOOLTEC’s Propylene/CO₂ Refrigeration Unit to Be Showcased in Fully Electrified Semi-Trailer at Transport Trade Show

The Nivalis Powered Trailer featuring ECOOLTEC's TRU

2026-05-07Industrial RefrigerationNorth America

Carly to Enter the U.S. Market After Receiving UL Certification for Its Transcritical CO₂ Oil Separators

Carly at Chillventa 2024.

2026-05-07Heat PumpsEurope

Two Biaggini Frigoriferi CO₂ Heat Pumps Decarbonize Swiss Railway Station, Delivering 412kW of Heating Capacity

An image of two Biaggini Frigoriferi CO2 heat pumps installed in a Swiss railroad station.

2026-05-06Industrial RefrigerationLatin America

IIAR 2026: FB Industrial Highlights R290 Chillers for Medium-Temperature Refrigeration in High Ambient Climates

Gildardo Yañez, Manager of Training and Applications at FB Industrial

2026-05-05Data CentersEurope

Part 2: SWEP Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers Turn Data Center Waste Heat Into Energy

An image of the EcoDataCenter in Falun, Sweden. Photo credit: EcoDataCenter

2026-05-04Industrial RefrigerationNorth America

Adoption of Transcritical CO₂ in North America Increased by 28% in 2025

An graphic created by ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerant.com, that shows the uptake of CO2 refrigeration in commercial and industrial applications in North America.

2026-05-01Commercial RefrigerationEurope

Arneg Launches PRISMA CO₂ Condensing Units for Small Retail Stores

Arneg's CO2 condensing unit, Prisma

2026-04-30Industrial RefrigerationOceania

Natural Refrigerants at ARBS 2026

ARBS 2026 will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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