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F-gas regulation

The new F-gas regulation and what it means for the HVAC-R market

Gradual phase down

To reduce the environmental impact of refrigerants, the European Union wants to lower the consumption and use of HFCs in air conditioners and other HVAC-R applications. However, HFCs remain necessary in many applications because of their energy efficiency, safety and economic benefits. Therefor there is no ban nor a phase out of HFCs, but a gradual phase down to a level that remains necessary for a sustainable growth of the air conditioning, heat pump and refrigeration industry.

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Measuring HFCs in CO2 equivalents

The HFC phase down targets are expressed in CO2 equivalents [= GWP x kg] and are not refrigerant-specific (the legislation only imposes a ban in specific cases, such as the ban on R-404A for refrigeration applications). This allows the market the flexibility to use different types of HFCs and measures: changing to a lower GWP refrigerant, lowering the refrigerant charge or a combination of both.

  1. Phase down scheme for NEW HFC gas, reused HFC gas is not subject to phase down scheme, therefore the total demand is above this line.
  2. Biggest cut in non-A/C markets (e.g. R-404A for refrigeration).
  3. Growth in use of R-32 as an alternative to R-410A.
  4. Keeping R-410A for new and servicing of VRF systems. Main R-410A reduction comes from small to medium split units switching to R-32.
  5. Biggest cut in non-A/C markets (e.g. R-404A for refrigeration).
  6. Growth in use of R-32 as an alternative to R-410A.
  7. Keeping R-410A for new and servicing of VRF systems. Main R-410A reduction comes from small to medium split units switching to R-32.

We are ahead of F-gas regulations

The environment has a special place in our heart, that’s why it plays a very important role in our corporate philosophy. We are a leader in environmental legislation and innovation because our products:

  • Use lower GWP refrigerants

    • We offer a wide portfolio of residential and commercial systems using R-32
    • Our refrigeration applications use R-410A, CO2 and hydrocarbon solutions
  • Have a reduced charge

    • R-32 charges up to 30% less compared to R-410A
    • Microchannel technology achieves up to 15% lower refrigerant charge
  • Reduce service and maintenance checks

    • Our VRV and DX systems have low leakage rates (below the average 1%)

Our future HFC strategy

To meet the demands of the HVAC-R market in 2030, our current HFC action plan can help you:

Find the right refrigerant, for the right application

There is no ideal “one size fits all” refrigerant. That’s why we offer a range of refrigerants to help you find the best solution for your unit.

Achieve a sustainable lifecycle

We look beyond CO2 emissions to ensure the best lifetime efficiency.

Secure quotas

Our chemical division offers privileged access to quotas.

Download our F-gas leaflet

 

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