A worldwide first: Chinese manufacturer starts production of R290 room ACs

The first original equipment manufacturer worldwide that is applying hydrocarbon technology in room air-conditioners (ACs) has announced the official opening of its production line. The final product complies with international…

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Energy saving hydrocarbons presented at Bangkok Energy Efficiency Summit

An “Energy Efficiency Summit” held in Bangkok, Thailand on 12-13 July aiming to address the best practices in achieving energy savings and reducing operating costs while contributing to the environment,…

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Hydrocarbons gain favour in Africa

With African countries embarking on ambitious plans to phase out HCFCs, hydrocarbons are gradually gaining favour as a viable refrigerant alternative. Following the June 2011 UNEP meeting of North and…

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Philippines’ ten year grant project to replace inefficient chillers

A 10 year grant project of the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) starting this year in the Philippines, will provide financial incentives to accelerate the replacement of…

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Hydrocarbon refrigerants supplied ot Eastern Caribbean States

One of Grenada’s leading suppliers of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment has launched hydrocarbon refrigerants as its newest line of products for the Eastern Caribbean States market. The launch ceremony was…

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SNAP: Hydrocarbon refrigerants rule explained

On 2 February 2012, Margaret Sheppard from US Environmental Protection Agency and leader of the Significant New Alternatives SNAP: Hydrocarbon refrigerants rule explainedPolicy (SNAP) Program, gave a webinar on the…

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Unilever and Ben & Jerry’s bring hydrocarbon cabinets to U.S.

Unilever and its iconic ice cream brands, among them Ben & Jerry’s, jointly announced yesterday, 14 February, that they plan to roll Unilever and Ben & Jerry’s bring hydrocarbon cabinets…

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China’s HVAC & R sector: temporary downturn but will recover soon

China Household Electrical Appliances Association released the latest output, sales and exports numbers of China’s HVAC&R sector. China’s HVAC&R sector: temporary downturn but will recover soonAlthough the sales of refrigerators,…

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Review on the use of Hydrocarbons issued in Singapore

In December 2011 the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) published a review on the use of hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants across Review on the use of hydrocarbons issued in Singaporevarious applications….

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Free GUIDE launched: 1,300 industry experts predict HC market potential

With the “GUIDE 2012: Natural Refrigerants – Market Growth for Europe” shecco’s market research team has launched the first in a Free GUIDE launched: 1,300 industry experts predict HC market…

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