Refrigerant– category –

Reasons for adopting low-GWP refrigerants and differences by country Currently, widely used fluorocarbon-based refrigerants (HFCs and HFOs) are facing tighter global regulations due to their significant environmental impact. HFC refriger...

A pioneering collaboration brings together insurance, risk management, engineering, and satellite analytics to fight climate change. On August 22, 2025, in Tokyo (Japan), four companies—Sompo Japan Insurance, Sompo Risk Management, JGC G...

Record-breaking heat drives soaring demand as Chinese manufacturers race to meet urgent overseas orders. This news comes from China, where exports of air conditioners and fans have sharply increased due to the extreme heat across Europe....

A new partnership aims to strengthen industrial talent in Senegal through training programs led by Daikin and Japanese partners. Senegal has taken an important step toward strengthening its industrial workforce. On August 21, 2025, the g...

New rules aim to protect the climate and promote cleaner cooling solutions. From 1 July 2025, Australia will introduce strict new rules that will change the way air conditioners are imported and sold. The government has decided to ban sm...

A major shift toward climate-friendly cooling technologies is underway in the EU The European Union has introduced sweeping regulations to change how air conditioning and heat pumps are used across the continent. The goal is to cut down ...

Beijing’s Green Cooling Action Plan targets rapid energy savings and international alignment on low-GWP refrigerants. China is accelerating its transition away from environmentally harmful refrigerants under the HCFC Phase-out Management...

Hybrid rack-level technology prepares for next-generation AI and HPC demands. On August 18, 2025, in Minneapolis, Daikin Applied announced the acquisition of DDC Solutions, a San Diego-based company specializing in advanced cooling syste...

New government notice bans new production facilities for 13 types of HFCs as part of efforts to comply with the Kigali Amendment. China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, together with the National Development and Reform Commission a...

Refrigerants are a core component of heat pumps and HVAC systems, and they are categorized by their performance and environmental impact into HFCs, HFOs, natural refrigerants, and blends. Amid tightening environmental regulations—particu...