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The newsroom of Natural Refrigerants. CO₂ · Hydrocarbons · Ammonia · Water · Air2026-10-08

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2026-04-29Data CentersEurope

Advansor Commissions 1.3MW Transcritical CO₂-Based Cooling System for New Kumo Networks Data Center in Spain

Kumo Networks is opening a data center in Spain using a transcritical CO2 cooling system

2026-04-29Data CentersEurope

Part 2: Fenagy’s Hydrocarbon Heat Pumps Keep Data Centers Cool and Reuse Waste Heat

A conceptual illustration of the 13.5MW data center in Kajaani, Finland.

2026-04-28PolicyNorth America

Democrats Propose PFAS Legislation in U.S. Congress That Would Include F-Gases and TFA

U.S. Capitol

2026-04-28Industrial RefrigerationWorld

ATMOsphere to Host Online Event Summarizing Key Findings From Its 2025 ‘Refrigeration: Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration with Natural Refrigerants’ Report

ATMOsphere will host a webinar detailing findings from its 2025 refrigeration report

2026-04-28Industrial RefrigerationEurope

MCE 2026: Enex Technologies Launches V-Shaped Dry Cooler With Up to 2.5MW of Cooling Capacity

An image of Enex Technolgoies new V-Shaped Dry Cooler with up to 2.5MW of cooling capacity for use as a standalone or in conjunction with natural refrigerant water cooled chillers.

2026-04-27Mobile Air ConditioningEurope

The ATMO MAC Summit 2026 × TU Berlin Is Set for September 29 in Brussels

The 2026 ATMO MAC Summit will take place in Brussels.

2026-04-27Industrial RefrigerationNorth America

IIAR 2026: CRS CEO Highlights CO₂’s Growth in U.S. Industrial Refrigeration and Details New Projects

CRS CO2 Package

2026-04-24Industrial RefrigerationEurope

111,650 European Supermarkets and Industrial Sites Used Transcritical CO₂ Refrigeration Systems in 2025

a picture of transcritical CO2 refrigeration installations in Europe

2026-04-23Commercial RefrigerationEurope

Interview: Sanhua’s Technical Director EMEA Details the Company’s Strategic Focus on CO₂ and Commercial HVAC

CO2 and R290 components from Sanhua. Sanhua is offering CO2 and R290 components packages to OEMs.

2026-04-22PolicyNorth America

New York Bills Attempt to Roll Back State HFC Rules to Align with the U.S. AIM Act

New York State Capitol, Albany, New York

2026-04-22Heat PumpsEurope

Turboden Starts Up ‘World’s Largest Steam-Producing Heat Pump,’ Which Uses Isobutane Refrigerant

A photo of Turboden's "largest steam-producing heat pump”

2026-04-21Data CentersEurope

Part 1: Fenagy’s Hydrocarbon Heat Pumps Keep Data Centers Cool and Reuse Waste Heat

Fenagy's HCI-3000 heat pump in a design customized for the data center in Kajaani, featuring three 1MW compressors in the same cabinet. Six of these units were installed in the first project phase.

2026-04-20Commercial HVACEurope

France to Ban Gas Boilers in All New Buildings Starting in 2027

Apartment buildings in Paris. Under France's gas boiler ban multi-family and commercial buildings can no longer use gas boilers for heating.

2026-04-17Commercial RefrigerationWorld

Freor Launches ‘Energy’ Line, Delivering up to 50% Efficiency Gains Compared to Standard Centralized CO₂ Models

An image of Freor's display at EuroShop 2026, with its newly launched ENERGY line.

2026-04-16PolicyLatin America

Chile Issues Public Call for Information as Part of the Development of Its New HFC Standard

The Skyline of Santiago, Chile. Chile is seeking information from the public to inform its new HFC emission standard.

2026-04-15Heat PumpsEurope

R290 Accounted for 38% of New EU Residential Heat Pump Certifications in 2024, According to Heat Pumps Watch

2026-04-14Industrial RefrigerationNorth America

IIAR 2026: Hillphoenix Aims to Cut Lead Times and Costs for End Users With New Industrial CO₂ Rack Platform

Ousama Sabra in front of the Hillphoenix industrial CO₂ rack platform - AdvansorUltra at IIAR 2026

2026-04-13Heat PumpsEurope

MCE 2026: Refra Launches Standard R290 Water-to-Water Heat Pump/Chiller Line

An image of Oasis, a water-to-water R290 heat pump manufactured by Refra for commercial and industrial applications.

2026-04-09Data CentersWorld

Part 2: After Decades in Data Center Cooling, This Is Where Carel Sees the Industry Headed Next

Server racks at a Google data center in New Albany, Ohio.

2026-04-08Industrial RefrigerationWorld

ATMOsphere Releases New Report on Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration with Natural Refrigerants

ATMOsphere has released a new report on commercial and industrial refrigeration with natural refrigerants

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