The Natural Voice Magazine Issue #1 July 2016 Demystifying Natural Refrigerants ENERGY-EFFICIENT & SAFE SOLUTIONS FOR AN F-GAS-FREE FUTURE NATURAL REFRIGERANTS NATURAL REFRIGERANTS VIETNAM, UNIDO TEAM UP EMERGING IN FROM FARM TO SHOWCASE BRAZIL TO FORK HYDROCARBON FUTURE p.17 p.24 p.36 FIND YOUR PLACE IN ATMOsphere 2017 Interactive conference bringing together decision makers from industry and government to change the future of natural refrigerants. ATMO America ATMO Japan June 2017 20 February 2017 San Diego Tokyo ATMO Europe October 2017 Berlin ATMO Asia 6 September 2017 Bangkok ATMO Australia May 2017 Sydney FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT ATMO.ORG ATMOsphere - NATURAL REFRIGERANTS FASTER TO MARKET @atmoevents A strong voice to FIND YOUR PLACE IN fast-track natural ATMOsphere 2017 Interactive conference bringing together decision refrigerants makers from industry and government to change the By Nina Masson future of natural refrigerants. ATMO America ATMO Japan June 2017 20 February 2017 San Diego Tokyo ATMO Europe October 2017 Berlin ATMO Asia 6 September 2017 Bangkok urrently supported by 108 for HCFCs and HFCs in heating, air in Brazil (p. 17), and other warm ambient signatories from all over the conditioning and refrigeration applications. temperature regions (p. 14). world, the Natural Voice is the world’s most important industry- The publication of this first edition comes At the magazine’s heart is an open statement led statement calling on national as momentum is picking up worldwide supported by an increasing number of leading ATMO Australia Cgovernments to fully exploit and acknowledge towards reaching an agreement on a global global consumer brands, including the May 2017 the potential for natural refrigerants to replace HFC phase-down. Developed and emerging Coca-Cola Company (p. 21), HVAC&R system climate-damaging HFCs across industries, economies are increasingly looking to adopt and component manufacturers, industry Sydney applications and regions. ozone and climate-friendly gases – with associations, development agencies, NGOs natural refrigerants well placed to step in as and research institutes. As a growing chorus The publication of the Natural Voice the market-ready solution to the challenges of strong voices joins the Natural Voice, we Magazine is a significant and proactive step we are currently facing. are presented with a unique opportunity to in raising awareness of natural refrigerant transition away from HFCs under the Montreal technologies currently available in developed This edition – entitled ‘Demystifying Natural Protocol framework. We owe it to future FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT ATMO.ORG and developing countries. With end user Refrigerants’ – aims to shed light on some generations to take it. and manufacturer interviews alongside of the key benefits of natural refrigerants, case studies, the magazine demonstrates highlighting their basic characteristics To sign up to TNV statement, organisations that natural refrigerants – CO2, ammonia, (p. 12) and showcasing their use across the are invited to visit: www.thenaturalvoice.org. ATMOsphere - NATURAL REFRIGERANTS FASTER TO MARKET hydrocarbons, water and air – are energy- food cold chain (p. 24). The magazine also efficient, safe and future-proof replacements highlights natural refrigerant installations @atmoevents The Natural Voice Magazine July 2016 / / / 3 Contents 03 A strong voice to fast-track 03 natural refrigerants Publisher’s note by Nina Masson Escaping the chemical loop: 07 the time to act is now Introductory note by Sidi Menad Si Ahmed Event 08 Planner The worlwide events for July, August and 14 September Ambition and speed vital to turn 11 down the heat of global warming Guest column by Clare Perry Demystifying natural 12 refrigerants 11 CO refrigeration technologies for 17 2 14 warmer climates in global spotlight dioxide heating ammonia refrigeration hydrocarbons conditioning water air Natural refrigerants 17 emerging in Brazil 24 For the Coca-Cola Company, natural 21 refrigerants are the only way to go Natural refrigerants 24 – from farm to fork 21 And the cold food chain ecosystem Crossing new frontiers: Carrefour 29 bringing natrefs to warm climates 4 / / / July 2016 The Natural Voice Magazine Innovative industrial refrigeration 32 systems from Japan China’s policy putting natural 34 refrigerants at the forefront About The Natural Voice The Natural Voice is a global call for action supported by industry and other parties that points to the environmental, economic and social potential of natural refrigerants in heating, cooling & refrigeration. 32 29 http://thenaturalvoice.org/ Publisher Nina Masson [email protected] Editor Andrew Williams [email protected] Klara Skacanova [email protected] Contributing Alvaro de Oña Writers Justina Tamasiunaite Charlotte McLaughlin James Ranson Vietnam, UNIDO team up to Events Justina Tamasiunaite 36 showcase hydrocarbon future Coordinator Art director Mehdi Bouhjar 36 Graphic Charlotte Georis Regulatory developments driving Designer 39 uptake of natural refrigerants in Japan Photographers Ben Beech Scott Chasserot Going global with hydrocarbons 42 The Natural Voice Magazine is published in 2 editions in 2016, in July and in October. The views expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of the Publisher. Every care is taken to ensure the content of the magazine is accurate but we assume no responsibility for any effect from errors or omissions. European knowhow: Bringing Published by shecco europe sprl. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without 45 natural refrigerants to Brazil prior written permission of the copyright owner. Powered by Short 46 Takes MarketDevelopment The Natural Voice Magazine July 2016 / / / 5 INCREASE YOUR VISIILITY TODA. YOUR INDUSTR NETWOR FOR NATURAL REFRIGERANTS world’ industr r dio (CO2 R hydrocarbons R600 (NH3 (H2O r num one publis of r inf featur Pr Ev attr 10,00 regula r T Dir Mark S P Exper more. JOIN AS A PARTNER TODA TO SHOWCASE OUR NATURAL REFRIGERANT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. Par pr off visibility artic your company pr coverage. 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Stockpiles of used Par pr off visibility artic your company pr sale coverage. W helping to put on the market so-called the ‘diktat’ of chemical producers under the cover of chemicals all over the world are threatening to offset ‘new’ molecules with convoluted formulae and generous assistance while accumulating substantive all the benefits gained by the Protocol in protecting F at: reduced Global Warming Potential (GWP), when in financial benefits? the ozone layer so far. email salesr44.com fact these are no more than regenerated controlled substances that have been chemically manipulated Does it make any sense to go through second or The success of the Montreal Protocol will only be and now bear sophisticated trade names. Like even third conversions in the name of science, when complete when we at last keep away from chemicals. www.ammonia21.com www.R718.com the phoenix rising from ashes, these chemicals natural substances have been at hand all along, are given new lives until the regulations call for representing sustainable and long-term solutions? Today, big corporations are adopting natural even lower GWPs – at which time they are re- refrigerants, paving the way for a major shift. It manipulated accordingly. Natural refrigerants, though gaining ground, are is the duty of all of us to support this trend and still struggling to emerge as major replacements. render it irreversible. Unfortunately we seem to be trapped in a chemical It is high time to claim with a loud and clear voice loop from which it is hard to escape, despite the many that natural refrigerants are the main answer to Time is of the essence and negotiations on the negotiated amendments to the Montreal Protocol. The both protecting the ozone layer and mitigating amendment are taking a crucial turn. We need to very same individuals will tell us how necessary it is to climate change, with a long-term vision. The recent spread this message among the Parties before any ban substances that just a few years ago were being agreement in Paris at COP 21 cannot allow any more final decision is taken portrayed as the most suited to protecting the ozone complacency for intermediate solutions and will call layer or mitigating climate change. for more ambitious and far-reaching ones. Sidi Menad Si Ahmed is Chief International Advisor at shecco, formerly Director