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Hudson Technologies Joins Cool Coalition

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Brian F. Coleman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Technologies, commented, “Hudson’s commitment to supporting the circular economy for refrigerants and environmental stewardship is a fundamental element of our operations. Joining the Cool Coalition is a natural fit, complementing our goal to accelerate the global transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling alternatives. Hudson has proven success providing environmentally sustainable solutions for all cooling needs -- from the initial sale of refrigerant through recovery, reclamation, and reuse as well as through our portfolio of servicing options which help promote peak operating performance of equipment through energy efficiency and emergency HVAC system repair, as well as refrigerant end-of-life management and carbon credit development. We look forward to working with the members of the Cool Coalition to advance efficient, effective and sustainable cooling practices and products to ease and accelerate the transition to greener cooling systems and refrigerants.”

Key Points: 
  • According to the Cool Coalition , “Around 30 percent of the world’s population is exposed to life-threatening temperatures for at least 20 days a year, and heat waves already lead to 12,000 deaths worldwide.
  • Brian F. Coleman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Technologies, commented, “ Hudson ’s commitment to supporting the circular economy for refrigerants and environmental stewardship is a fundamental element of our operations.
  • Joining the Cool Coalition is a natural fit, complementing our goal to accelerate the global transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling alternatives.
  • We look forward to working with the members of the Cool Coalition to advance efficient, effective and sustainable cooling practices and products to ease and accelerate the transition to greener cooling systems and refrigerants.”

TPC Group Completes Initial Phase of Di-isobutylene (DIB) Capacity Upgrade Program

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TPC Group has announced that it has completed the initial phase of its di-isobutylene (DIB) capacity upgrade to supply the growing global demand for DIB driven by the adoption of low global warming potential refrigerants.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TPC Group has announced that it has completed the initial phase of its di-isobutylene (DIB) capacity upgrade to supply the growing global demand for DIB driven by the adoption of low global warming potential refrigerants.
  • DIB is a raw material in the manufacture of components of the lubricants used in these next generation cooling systems.
  • In 2021, the Company commissioned a cross-functional team to identify efficiency improvements and infrastructure upgrades to increase the processing capacity of DIB, a performance chemical manufactured at TPC Group’s integrated production facility in Houston.
  • “TPC is dedicated to supplying our current and future customers what they need and when they need it,” said Randall Redd, vice president, performance products for TPC Group.

Exergyn sets new boundaries in solid-state refrigerant technology

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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DUBLIN, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With global surface temperatures soaring past highs not seen for millennia, the need for climate-friendly cooling has never been greater. Increasingly frequent events directly linked to climate change are drawing attention to the damaging effects of traditional refrigerant gases in heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration products. Exergyn, a leading technology firm, is on track to mitigate these issues by deploying its unique solid-state cooling technology based on shape memory alloys (SMAs). 

Key Points: 
  • Increasingly frequent events directly linked to climate change are drawing attention to the damaging effects of traditional refrigerant gases in heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration products.
  • Exergyn, a leading technology firm, is on track to mitigate these issues by deploying its unique solid-state cooling technology based on shape memory alloys (SMAs).
  • "We are now producing SMA material with performance factors beyond anything that has been achieved before in the SMA domain," said Exergyn co-founder and CEO Dr. Kevin O'Toole.
  • "Exergyn's solid state refrigerant technology is the kind of breakthrough the Kigali Amendment was intended to create," O'Toole said.

A-Gas Breaks Ground on Additional Market-Leading Refrigerant Separation Technology

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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This expansion project is another example of A-Gas’ continued investment in cutting-edge technology, deepening their role as a sustainable industry player.

Key Points: 
  • This expansion project is another example of A-Gas’ continued investment in cutting-edge technology, deepening their role as a sustainable industry player.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230331005302/en/
    A timeline of A-Gas' Rhome, TX plant refrigerant reclamation capacity expansion since 2017.
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    Late last year, A-Gas completed the construction of their latest refrigerant separation towers at their plant located outside of Dallas/Fort Worth.
  • Year-over-year, A-Gas has nearly doubled their reclaimed refrigerant output, making A-Gas a market leader in reclaimed refrigerant in the US.

Press release - Fluorinated gases: reinforced EU action to cut emissions

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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On Thursday, MEPs adopted their position on revising the EU’s legislative framework on fluorinated gases (F-gases) emissions with 426 votes in favour, 109 against and 52 abstentions.

Key Points: 
  • On Thursday, MEPs adopted their position on revising the EU’s legislative framework on fluorinated gases (F-gases) emissions with 426 votes in favour, 109 against and 52 abstentions.
  • This target would align the updated rules with the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality goal.
  • They are covered by the Paris Agreement together with CO2, methane and nitrous oxide and account for around 2,5% of EU’s GHG emissions.
  • Additional reduction of F-gases emissions is needed to contribute to EU climate objectives and comply with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Press release - Fluorinated gas emission reductions to advance EU fight against climate change

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Phasing out HFC production and consumption in the EU would align these updated rules with the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality goal.

Key Points: 
  • Phasing out HFC production and consumption in the EU would align these updated rules with the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality goal.
  • According to MEPs, the Commission should closely monitor market developments in key sectors such as heat pumps and semiconductors.
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    Rapporteur Bas Eickhout (Greens/EFA, NL) said: “F-gases are not well known, but have major implications for our climate, as they are very powerful greenhouse gases.
  • Additional reduction of F-gases emissions is needed to contribute to EU climate objectives and comply with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

California’s greenhouse gas emissions plunged amidst pandemic restrictions, but climate gains may not hold

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Californias greenhouse gas emission fell a remarkable 8.7% in 2020 amidst pandemic-induced economic disruptions and travel restrictions.

Key Points: 
  • Californias greenhouse gas emission fell a remarkable 8.7% in 2020 amidst pandemic-induced economic disruptions and travel restrictions.
  • Californias return on climate investments has been striking, said Patrick Adler, research manager at Beacon Economics.
  • Emissions from Californias in-state electricity generation increased by 6.3% in 2020, due to increased reliance on natural gas power plants.
  • We need to take both the source of emissions, and the root cause of climate change, of this crisis seriously.

A-Gas Further Expands its Technology to Provide Market-Leading Recovery and Reclamation Services

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Through the utilization of existing products, we can minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, limit emissions, and provide more circular economy solutions to our customers.

Key Points: 
  • Through the utilization of existing products, we can minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, limit emissions, and provide more circular economy solutions to our customers.
  • The new separation equipment and AHRI lab will enable the reclamation of mixed refrigerants received from customers across the US.
  • Taylor Ferranti, Commercial Vice President of Refrigerant Management at A-Gas, noted, This technology continues to push forward responsible lifecycle refrigerant management.
  • Our Rapid Recovery network can continue to safely recover refrigerant while our reclamation processes bring that material to AHRI-700 grade for future use.

Panasonic to Purchase All Shares of the Air-Conditioning Business*1 of Systemair AB of Sweden

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The transfer of sales employees from Systemair GmbH is subject to HR consultations in Germany.

Key Points: 
  • The transfer of sales employees from Systemair GmbH is subject to HR consultations in Germany.
  • Furthermore, Panasonic has offered to acquire all outstanding shares in Systemair AC SAS from Systemair and expect Systemair to accept the offer following HR consultations in France.
  • The acquired entities will, after completing necessary procedures, be operated as consolidated subsidiaries for the commercial air-conditioning business under the Panasonic brand.
  • It regulates fluorinated gases, including hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), perfluorocarbon (PFC), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which were specified in the Kyoto Protocol.

Hudson Technologies Applauds the U.S. Senate Ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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On October 15, 2016, nearly 200 countries agreed to an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to include the phase down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) compounds by 85% by 2047.

Key Points: 
  • On October 15, 2016, nearly 200 countries agreed to an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to include the phase down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) compounds by 85% by 2047.
  • The President of the United States transmitted the Kigali Amendment to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent on November 16, 2021 and, as ratified yesterday, the Kigali Amendment is now the fifth ratified amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
  • Brian F. Coleman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Technologies commented,We support the ratification of the Kigali Amendment, which, among other initiatives, sets a timeline for the phaseout of HFCs, currently the most commonly used refrigerants.
  • As a result of the ratification of the Kigali Amendment, US businesses, including Hudson Technologies, have an opportunity to market their proprietary expertise to help solve the environmental impacts associated with HFC refrigerants.