ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022
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- Date
- 15–16 November 2022
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Venue
- Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
About
Attendees
End users, policy makers, manufacturers, researchers, academia, NGOs, associations, media and consultants.On the agenda
- Keynote presentations
- REACH Regulation, EU F-gas Regulation, policy, and standards
- End user presentations
- Market trends
- Latest innovative technology presentations
- Panel discussions
- Branding visibility for Sponsors at the event
- Two-day programme to cover policy developments (REACH Regulation and EU F-gas Regulation), market updates, case studies, end users’ experiences, impact of refrigerants, and more.
- Attendees expected from all Europe and beyond
- Networking Drinks Reception in the evening of Day 1
Programme
- 08:10
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
Participants are invited to the registration table to pick up their name badge upon arrival.
- 08:55Session
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
Welcome and introduction by Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere
- 09:15Keynote
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION by COOLPLANET
The keynote presentation will address how natural refrigerant based companies will help deliver decarbonisation for end users, leveraging live data and latest technologies.
ModeratorMarc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere
Ben Churchill, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Director, CoolPlanet Natural refrigerants: a key part to decarbonising manufacturers and end users
- 09:45Panel
HEAT PUMP MARKET TRENDS PANEL
Key experts will share the latest market and policy trends from around the world on natural refrigerant technologies, with a special focus on heat pumps. They will discuss the trends affecting the industry, either driving or impeding the uptake of natural refrigerants.
ModeratorMarc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere
Eric Lecomte, Policy Office, Unit B.5 – Innovation, Research, Digitalisation, Competitiveness, DG Energy, European CommissionThe EU in the heat pump value chain: status and trends
Menno van der Hoff, Chief Executive Officer, TripleAquaHeat pumps trends & natural refrigerants
René van Gerwen, Owner, ENTROPYCS (ENTROPY Cooling Solutions)Natural refrigerants in heat pumps: a study on current position and future outlook
Ingo Seliger, Head of Standardisation – Public Affairs, ViessmannUpdate on the latest heat pump safety standards with regard to natural refrigerants
- 10:45
NETWORKING BREAK
Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsor exhibition area.
- 11:15Panel
IMPACT OF REFRIGERANTS: REACH REGULATION PANEL
Panel discussion on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) plans to take up a proposal to restrict some HFC and HFO refrigerants and TFA as PFAS – applying the “polluter pays” principle – under the EU’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation.
ModeratorMichael Garry, Head of Content, ATMOsphere
Jutta Paulus, Member of the European Parliament
Audun Heggelund, Senior Adviser, Section for Chemicals, Norwegian Environment AgencyPFAS restriction and fluorinated gases
Collin Bootsveld, Project Engineer, BOOTSVELD.PARTNERS / Colruyt Group Perspectives on chemical refrigerants’ phase out
Jonatan Kleimark, Senior Chemicals and Business Advisor, ChemSecREACH and PFAS – What do we need?
Thomas Frank, CEO, Refolution IndustriekälteThe future are only natural refrigerants
- 12:30· 2 parallel sessions
ATMO NETWORKING LUNCH
SessionATMOsphere NATURAL REFRIGERANTS LABEL WORKSHOP
Lunch time session (30m).
This workshop is the opportunity for natural refrigerant industry stakeholders to learn more about the ATMOsphere global industry label, ask questions, and engage in relevant discussions. The ATMOsphere Approved label aims to meet the growing market demand for a quality label that qualifies and celebrates the best natural refrigerant companies and products.
Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere
- 13:30· 2 parallel sessionsSession
PARALLEL SESSION 1: HVAC & HEAT PUMPS - PART 1
In this session, panelists will discuss the rapidly growing demand for HVAC and heat pumps solutions in Europe, as well as the potential for natural refrigerants to make an impact and take market share. They will also investigate the potential and significant energy savings achieved with natural heat pump solutions.
ModeratorJan Dusek, COO & Head of APAC, ATMOsphere
Alessandro Farina, Application Manager, Castel, André Dunnebier, Technical Manager, Euro-Cold, & Wil van den Kerkhof, Technical Director, Servex1053 kW CO2 / R290 heat pump & 750 kW refrigeration system for a horticulture installation in the Netherlands
Luca Bisetto, R&D Laboratory Manager, Enex4-pipe CO2 transcritical system for cooling and heating in a luxury hotel
Kim Gardø Christensen, CEO, FenagyExperiences from more than 20 projects with air-source CO2 heat pumps in MW-size
Tim Rook, Chartered Engineer & Chief Markets Officer, Clade EngineeringThe application of natural refrigerants in the UK heating sector
Adrien Perez, General Director, & Manuel Fernandes, R290 Technical Expert, CTA GroupPropane in heat pumps, a natural and sustainable solution with energy savings for all applications (supermarket, offices)
SessionPARALLEL SESSION 2: TRANSPORT & MAC
Looking at the transport sector and the opportunities for natural refrigerant to grow – both in mobile air conditioning (MAC) and transport applications. What is currently available and what is needed?
ModeratorMichael Garry, Head of Content, ATMOsphere
Dominik Radler, Chief Technology Officer, PBXField data review of a R290 transport refrigeration system in an electric fleet
Dr. Ing. Jürgen Süß, Technical Director, EcooltecThe missing link of the cold chain: transport refrigeration with natural refrigerants
Federico Ferrari, Sales & Marketing – Application Specialist, Carel, & Ejner Brodersen, Chief Executive Officer, B COOL A/SAn innovative R744 system goes offshore: fully modulating racks for ships and boats
- 15:00
NETWORKING BREAK
Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsor exhibition area.
- 15:30· 2 parallel sessionsSession
PARALLEL SESSION 1: HVAC & HEAT PUMPS - PART 2
In this session, panelists will discuss the rapidly growing demand for HVAC and heat pumps solutions in Europe, as well as the potential for natural refrigerants to make an impact and take market share. They will also investigate the potential and significant energy savings achieved with natural heat pump solutions.
ModeratorJan Dusek, COO & Head of APAC, ATMOsphere
Sergio Bridda, Refrigeration Systems Sales Expert – Technical Sales, HVAC-R Solutions, Eliwell Controls, Schneider ElectricA path over natural refrigerants from commercial refrigeration to HVAC. More CO2 for a better future
Casper Christiansen, Business Development Manager for Heat Pumps, Advansor, & Martin Sønderby, Technical Sales Consultant, Aktive Energi AnlægReduce the need for fossil fuels with CO2 heat pumps for commercial and industrial applications
Jonas Schönenberger, Head of Research & Development, Frigo-ConsultingReversible CO2 heat pumps – heating and air conditioning applications
Christian Heerup, Senior Consultant, Danish Technology InstituteHVACO2 air handling unit with reversible CO2 heat pump
SessionPARALLEL SESSION 2: SF6-FREE SWITCHGEAR
Panelists will talk about SF6-free technologies, their applications and place on the market, and highlight the need for an ambitious EU F-Gas Regulation phasing down SF6.
ModeratorThomas Trevisan, Policy Analyst, ATMOsphere
Arno Kaschl, Senior Policy Officer, DG Clima, European CommissionProposal for a new F-gas Regulation – Approach to SF6 use in switchgear
Christophe Prévé, CTO, Medium Voltage LoB, Schneider ElectricPure air medium-voltage technology
Dr. Mark Kuschel, Chief Technology Officer Switching Products & Systems, Siemens EnergyEU F-gas regulation: zero emission with F-gas-free switchgear
Christine Lützkendorf, Project Manager on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases, Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH)Stopping the burden shifting: climate friendly and environmentally safe SF6replacements
- 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Participants are invited to join the Networking Drinks Reception at WOLF Sharing Food Market.
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Venue
Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
Brussels, Belgium
Announcements
Hydrocarbons21.com: ATMO Europe: R290 Heat Pump Cuts Carrefour Store’s HVAC Energy Use by 10%, Says CTA Group
French refrigeration manufacturer CTA Group has found that reversible propane (R290)-based heat pumps – produced by Italian OEM Euroklimat – can cut a Carrefour supermarket’s HVAC energy consumption by around 10% compared to HFC alternatives. Thanks to lower GWP, lower refrigerant charge and higher system efficiency, the air-to-water Hera heat pump was also found to significantly reduce…
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Hydrocarbons21.com- ATMO Europe: Dutch Study Finds R290 Heat Pumps ‘Universally Applicable’
A Dutch study has found that propane (R290) heat pumps are “universally applicable” to space and domestic-water heating in small, medium and large buildings. The study also reports that heat pumps using natural refrigerants (hydrocarbons, CO₂/R744 and ammonia/NH3/R717) deliver COPs equal to, or better than synthetic alternatives for almost every application. The study was commissioned…
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Hydrocarbons21.com – ATMO Europe: Clade Decarbonizes U.K. University Buildings with R290 Heat Pumps
U.K.-based OEM Clade Engineering provided five propane (R290) air-to-water heat pumps with a total capacity of 900 kW (255.9TR) over the summer of 2022 to Northumbria University in Newcastle, U.K., as part of the retrofit and upgrade of two buildings. The heat pumps provide heating for dozens of lecture halls, offices, cafes and other facilities within the buildings. The…
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R744.COM – ATMO Europe: METRO Continues Rollout of Transcritical CO₂ in All New Stores and Refurbishments
Germany-based international food wholesaler METRO is continuing its rollout of natural refrigerant-based refrigeration systems and equipment in all its new stores and refurbishments throughout 24 countries in Europe and Asia. According to Olaf Schulze, Director of Energy Management and Real Estate Sustainability at METRO Properties (the real estate division of METRO), the company is focused…
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R744.com: ATMO Europe: Italian Supermarket Found to Save €18,000 a Year with Integrated CO₂ System from Frigoveneta, Dorin
A supermarket in northern Italy has reduced its energy bills by an estimated €18,000 (US$19,500) per year by installing a CO₂ (R744)-based rack that integrates the store’s refrigeration, HVAC and hot water production requirements into a single system. Previously, the store had a direct expansion R404-based refrigeration system, a methane-fueled boiler for heating and hot water…
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R744.com: ATMO Europe: Unorthodox AHU with Reversible CO₂ Heat Pump Under Development for European Offices
Danish manufacturer Unic Air has partnered with the Danish Technology Institute (DTI) and other stakeholders to develop an air handling unit (AHU) with a reversible CO₂ (R744) heat pump, according to Christian Heerup, Senior Consultant at DTI. A prototype of the unorthodox system, dubbed HVACO2, is currently being developed by the manufacturer, with a plan to install the unit at…
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R744.com: ATMO Europe: Delhaize Belgium Cuts Energy Use with CO₂ Refrigeration by 20% in Existing Buildings, 40% in New Buildings
Since the heat waves of 2018 and 2019 in Europe, Belgian retailer Delhaize, part of the Ahold Delhaize Group, accelerated its installation of CO₂ (R744) refrigeration units to realize a 20% reduction of energy consumption in existing buildings and a 40% reduction in well-insulated, new buildings. That update was provided by David Schalenbourg, Director of Delhaize…
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R744.com: ATMO Europe: AREA Reports 400 CO₂ Condensing Unit Installations in Europe
Barcelona-based OEM AREA Cooling Solutions has installed 400 of its iCOOL CO₂ (R744) condensing units equipped with remote monitoring across Europe in commercial and industrial applications, with 60% of the installations coming in 2022. The northernmost installations are in Sweden and the southernmost in Cyprus, requiring the units to operate with ambient temperatures ranging from -28°C (-18°F) to…
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R744.com: ATMO Europe: Epta’s ETE Technology Installed at More Than 150 Stores Worldwide
More than 150 stores across Europe, the Middle East and Australia have now installed Epta’s Extreme Temperature Efficiency (ETE) technology, according to David Wirth, Product Manager of Power Packs at the Italian OEM. With ETE, which was launched at EuroShop in 2020, Epta has integrated a subcooling unit into its transcritical CO₂ (R744) systems to help boost…
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Hydrocarbons21.com: ATMO Europe: F-Gases No Longer Needed for Residential Heat Pumps, Says Viessmann
With updated global safety standards for domestic appliances that allows for higher charge limits of propane (R290) and other flammable refrigerants, heat pumps up to 70kW (19.9TR) no longer require f-gases, according to Ingo Seliger, Head of Standardization for Public Affairs at German manufacturer Viessmann Group. “For the residential market, it’s absolutely clear that we don’t…
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R744.com: ATMO Europe – Integrated HVAC&R System Cuts Italian Supermarket’s HVAC Energy Use by 40%, Says Arneg
A supermarket in Verona, Italy, has cut its HVAC energy use by 40% by integrating its heating and air-conditioning into its CO₂ (R744)-based refrigeration system, according to Enrico Zambotto, Technical Engineering Director of Refrigeration Systems at Italian OEM Arneg. Compared with operating an independent HVAC system, which would require around 68,000kWh annually, the store’s integrated HVAC system uses only…
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R744.COM: ATMO Europe – TEKO’s New ‘TECO2nditioner’ Heat Exchanger Designed to Keep Compressors Well-Lubricated
German OEM TEKO Refrigeration has introduced a patent-pending heat exchanger, the TECO2nditioner, which is designed to reduce the suction and discharge temperatures of medium-temperature compressors in its transcritical CO₂ booster systems. This in turn lowers and stabilizes oil temperatures, maintaining lubrication and extending the lifetime of the compressors. The TECO2nditioner, unveiled at the Chillventa trade show in October,…
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Hydrocarbons21.com: ATMO Europe – Daikin’s New R290 Monoblock with Embraco’s Inverter Compressors Found to Slash Energy Use Compared to Fixed-Speed HFC Units
Japanese OEM Daikin’s new propane (R290)-based LMSEY monoblock for walk-in cold rooms – which uses an FMF inverter compressor manufactured by Embraco – has been found to significantly reduce energy consumption compared to fixed-speed HFC units. The Daikin system cut energy use by 20% compared to an R134a-based on-off unit of similar capacity in medium-temperature (MT) conditions, and by 41% compared…
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ATMO Europe – R744.com: ‘Choose Natural Refrigerants if You Can,’ Says European Commission Representative
Bente Tranholm-Schwartz, Deputy Head of Unit at DG Climate Action at the European Commission (EC), pointed to natural refrigerants as the way forward in Europe in view of the likely stricter EU F-gas Regulation and upcoming REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation of PFAS chemicals that is targeting f-gases. She made those comments at…
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ATMO Europe – R744.com: Enex’s CO₂ Heat Pumps Provide AC, Space Heating and Hot Water for Sicilian Hotel
Four CO₂ (R744) heat pump units made by Italian HVAC&R manufacturer Enex have been installed as part of a four-pipe stand-alone transcritical CO₂ system at a hotel spa resort in Sicily to provide space heating and air-conditioning, as well as domestic hot water for hotel guests. According to Luca Bisetto, R&D Laboratory Manager at Enex, the system can operate…
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ATMO Europe – R744.com: Transcritical CO₂ System’s Efficiency Boosted with Hydrocarbon Heat Pump in Netherlands
The COP of a transcritical CO₂ (R744) heating and cooling system at a horticultural site in Maasbree, the Netherlands, has been improved by nearly 18% with the integration of a high-efficiency propane (R290) heat pump, according to a case study produced by the system’s suppliers and contractors. The addition of the R290 unit has increased the…
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ATMO Europe – Ammonia21.com: Zudek’s Low-Charge Ammonia Chiller at Pharmaceutical Site Is 20% More Efficient Than HFC Alternative
Italian manufacturer Zudek’s air-cooled, low-charge ammonia/NH3 (R717) chiller has improved the energy efficiency ratio (EER) of a cooling system at a pharmaceutical site in Belgium, by 20%, compared to its previous HFC-based unit. The Airmatik chiller, which contains 100kg (220lbs) of ammonia, has an EER of 3.6 at an ambient temperature of 40°C (104°F). Details of the…
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ATMO Europe – Ammonia21.com: Romanian Cold Storage Facility Reduces Energy Consumption with Vapor Quality Control
Danish sensor manufacturer HB Products lowered the energy consumption of a Romanian cold storage facility’s DX (direct expansion) ammonia/NH3 (R717) system by 43% after switching it from superheat control to vapor quality control. Although vapor quality control has been tested in Australia and the U.S. with favorable results, the Romanian installation is said to be the…
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ATMO Europe – R744.com: Pressure Exchanger Found to Boost COP of CO₂ Refrigeration by 25% at High Ambient Temperatures
Energy Recovery, a California-based manufacturer of pressure exchangers, has found that its PX G1300 device can increase the energy efficiency of CO₂ (R744)-based commercial refrigeration systems by up to 25% at an ambient temperature of around 37°C (98.6°F), compared to a standard CO₂ booster system. In so doing, the pressure exchanger can also help lower capital expenditure…
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ATMO Europe – R744.com: CO₂ Heat Pumps ‘Optimal’ for Applications up to 10MW, Says European Manufacturer Fenagy
CO₂ (R744)-based air source heat pumps are optimal for centralized heating applications up to 10MW (2,843TR), according to Kim Gardø Christensen, CEO at Fenagy, a Danish manufacturer of heat pumps and refrigeration systems. Christensen delivered his remarks during a presentation in an HVAC and heat pumps session at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) Europe Summit on natural refrigerants. The conference took place November 15–16 in…
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ATMO Europe – R744.com: Swiss Retailer Coop Uses 100% CO₂ in New Builds
Swiss retail giant Coop uses CO₂ (R744) exclusively in all new-build stores and restaurants; 60% of its existing stores have already been retrofitted too, bringing its CO₂ installation total to more than 700. These numbers were presented by Dr. Aikaterini Boulamanti, Energy Specialist at Coop Switzerland, who shared Coop’s journey with CO₂ during the ATMO Europe Summit that took place in…
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ATMO Europe – R744.com: First CO₂ Prototype for Maritime Applications Shows 20% Efficiency Improvement
Italian manufacturer Carel has worked with a small Danish servicing company B Cool to develop a new fully modulating CO₂ (R744) refrigeration rack specifically for maritime applications, and the prototype, which was retrofitted to a vessel in April, has shown a 20% improvement in COP. This result and more insight into how the system works was…
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ATMO Europe – R744.com: 3D Printing Can Reduce Costs, Delivery Time and Emissions for NatRef Manufacturers, Says German Startup
By using 3D printing to produce components and spare parts, manufacturers can reduce costs, resource use and embedded carbon, while also simplifying supply chains, according to Replique, a German startup specializing in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. “All industries – including HVAC&R – are facing global challenges, from the pandemic and geopolitical issues, to…
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ATMO Europe – R744.com: ‘Real Need’ for Accelerated HFC Phase Down to Meet Climate Goals, Says EIA
According to Tim Grabiel, Senior Lawyer and Policy Advisor at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), there is a “very real need” to accelerate the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol if we are meet international climate goals. “We have a climate imperative right now; there are a lot of dangerous tipping points, [and] we’re in…
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ATMO Europe – Hydrocarbons21.com: Nestlé Needs High-Temperature Hydrocarbon Heat Pumps for Steam Generation
Swiss multinational food giant Nestlé, called on natural refrigerant manufacturers to commercialize high-temperature hydrocarbon heat pumps that can generate steam at 200°C (392°F) so it can eliminate the fossil fuels needed for this process in its factories around the world. The message was delivered by Vincent Grass, Nestlé’s Global Refrigeration Leader, Corporate Operations – Engineering…
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ATMO Europe – Hydrocarbons21.com: R290 Heat Pump Beats R32 on Efficiency
As global demand for heat pumps explodes, a popular myth regarding propane (R290) units’ inefficiency when compared to f-gas models has been debunked by certified data on two A+++ heat pump units showing a 21–34% efficiency improvement over an R32 unit. This comparison was made by Dutch inventor and heat pump consultant, Menno van der…
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ATMO Europe – hydrocarbons21.com: European Commission Report Promotes Natural Refrigerants as Competitive Edge for EU Heat Pump Manufacturers
A newly released report by the European Commission (EC) pushes the adoption of natural refrigerants heat pumps as a way to develop the European heat pump market against non-European competition. Natural refrigerants-based equipment “can be an opportunity for the sector to differentiate itself with respect to non-EU competitors and to reduce dependence on non-EU suppliers.” The report,…
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ATMO Europe – R744.com: Danish CO₂ Based District Heating System Will Cut Consumer Energy Bills by 50%
A new district heating system in Rørvig, Denmark – which is powered by Danish OEM Advansor’s SteelXL CO₂ (R744)-based heat pump – will help reduce residents’ energy bills by up to 50% and CO₂emissions by up to 70%, according to a case study from Casper Christiansen, Business Development Manager for Heat Pumps at Advansor, and Martin Sønderby, Sales Manager…
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ATMO EUROPE – Ammonia21.com: NatRefs Key for Decarbonization, Says Net-Zero Consultancy CoolPlanet
Natural refrigerants like ammonia/NH3 (R717) are a “really important part of decarbonization,” according to Ben Churchill, Chief Strategy Officer of CoolPlanet, an organization that supports businesses on their path to net zero. Not only do they boost the efficiency of HVAC&R systems, reducing end users’ energy-related emissions, but they also “remove the issues related to f-gases,” he…
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COLD CHAIN INNOVATION HUB PHILIPPINES — PROJECT UPDATES AND INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Presentation on the latest updates for the CCI-Hub project, including the installation of the latest natural refrigerants technologies at the CCI-Hub, ongoing training programmes and planned developments. The Cold Chain Innovation Hub (CCI-Hub) is the official platform for the “Global Partnership for Improving the Food Cold Chain in the Philippines” project. The project aims to…
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SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS
Summary of the two-day conference with key takeaways by Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere
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END USER KEYNOTE by NESTLÉ
This keynote presentation, by longtime Nestlé executive Vincent Grass, showed how sustainable refrigeration is crucial to combatting climate change. It also addressed Nestlé’s overall carbon footprint and net-zero roadmap, as well as its plans to achieve decarbonisation, from an end user perspective. Vincent Grass, Global Refrigeration Leader, Corporate Operations – Engineering Services, Nestlé
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REFRIGERATION CASE STUDIES – PART 2
Case studies presented by leading manufacturers, commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants. Jakob Terčon, Business Development Manager, Zudek, & Sarah Van Erdeweghe, Energy Efficiency Engineer, Equans Benjamin Tissot, Cold Chain Key-Account Manager, & Gaku Shimada, Panasonic Joseph Marchetti, Product Manager, CO₂ Refrigeration, Energy Recovery Nishant Karve, Environment Research Engineer, Environment Research Centre, Daikin Europe Luca Rossi, Engineer Project Manager, Biaggini Frigoriferi, & Mirko Guidetti, Co-Owner, Grünenfelder Henrik Kudsk, Product Manager, HB Products, & Adrian Balaoi, CTO, AB Tehnic…
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END USER BEST PRACTICE SESSION
Leading end users shared their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans. Olaf Schulze, Director Energy Management/ Real Estate Sustainability, METRO Properties David Schalenbourg, Director Delhaize Technics (Architecture, Construction &Maintenance), Delhaize Dr. Aikaterini Boulamanti, Energy Specialist, Coop Switzerland
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REFRIGERATION CASE STUDIES – PART 1
Case studies presented by leading manufacturers, commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants. Andreas Meier, Managing Director, TEKO Refrigeration Olivier Liégeois, Director Marketing Refrigeration, Emerson, & Matteo Bettoni, Project Manager, Rivacold Enrico Zambotto, Technical Engineering Director Refrigeration Systems, Arneg David Wirth, Power Packs Product Manager, Epta Giacomo Pisano, Sales Manager – CO₂ Compressors BDM, Dorin, & Stefano Mistrello, Key Account Manager, Frigoveneta Philippe Boachon, Business Development Manager, & Patryk Majerski, Project Manager, Area Cooling Solutions Marino Bassi, Key…
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KEYNOTE by REPLIQUE
This keynote presentation addressed the work of Replique, a German start up, providing a digital inventory platform solving supply chain issues by providing a more sustainable production and logistics utilising 3D printing. Mark Winker, Technical Sales Expert, Replique
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HVAC & HEAT PUMPS – PART 2
In this session, panelists discussed the rapidly growing demand for HVAC and heat pumps solutions in Europe, as well as the potential for natural refrigerants to make an impact and take market share. They also investigated the potential and significant energy savings achieved with natural heat pump solutions. Sergio Bridda, Refrigeration Systems Sales Expert – Technical…
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IMPACT OF REFRIGERANTS: REACH REGULATION PANEL
Panel discussion on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) plans to take up a proposal to restrict some HFC and HFO refrigerants and TFA as PFAS – applying the “polluter pays” principle – under the EU’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation. Jutta Paulus, Member of the European Parliament Audun Heggelund, Senior Adviser, Section for Chemicals, Norwegian Environment…
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IMPACT OF REFRIGERANTS: EU F-GAS POLICY PANEL
Key representatives discussed the latest developments in terms of the EU F-gas Regulation review, applicable regulatory issues, and standards impacting natural refrigerants in Europe. ATMOsphere: Bas Eickhout, Member of the European Parliament – Opinion on the EU F-gas Regulation Bente Tranholm Schwarz, Deputy Head of Unit, DG Clima, European Commission Tim Grabiel, Senior Lawyer & Policy Advisor, Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) Kęstutis…
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SF6-FREE SWITCHGEAR SESSION
Panelists talked about SF6-free technologies, their applications and place on the market, and highlighted the need for an ambitious EU F-Gas Regulation phasing down SF6. Arno Kaschl, Senior Policy Officer, DG Clima, European Commission Christophe Prevé, CTO, Medium Voltage LoB, Schneider Electric Dr. Mark Kuschel, Chief Technology Officer Switching Products & Systems, Siemens Energy Christine Lützkendorf, Project Manager on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases, Deutsche…
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WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
Welcome and introduction by Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere
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HEAT PUMP MARKET TRENDS PANEL
Key experts shared the latest market and policy trends from around the world on natural refrigerant technologies, with a special focus on heat pumps. They discussed the trends affecting the industry, either driving or impeding the uptake of natural refrigerants. Eric Lecomte, Policy Office, Unit B.5 – Innovation, Research, Digitalisation, Competitiveness, DG Energy, European Commission Menno van…
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TRANSPORT & MAC SESSION
Looking at the transport sector and the opportunities for natural refrigerant to grow – both in mobile air conditioning (MAC) and transport applications. What is currently available and what is needed? Dominik Radler, Chief Technology Officer, PBX Dr. Ing. Jürgen Süß, Technical Director, Ecooltec Federico Ferrari, Sales & Marketing – Application Specialist, Carel, & Ejner Brodersen, Chief Executive Officer, B COOL A/S
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION by COOLPLANET
The keynote presentation addressed how natural refrigerant based companies will help deliver decarbonisation for end users, leveraging live data and latest technologies. Ben Churchill, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Director, CoolPlanet
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HVAC & HEAT PUMPS – PART 1
In this session, panelists discussed the rapidly growing demand for HVAC and heat pumps solutions in Europe, as well as the potential for natural refrigerants to make an impact and take market share. They also investigated the potential and significant energy savings achieved with natural heat pump solutions. Alessandro Farina, Application Manager, Castel, André Dunnebier, Technical Manager, Euro-Cold, & Wil van…
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Final programme I End user keynote confirmed!
We are proud to announce the complete programme of ATMOsphere Europe 2022 with a fantastic lineup and our final expert speaker confirmed! Check out the detailed programme below or by clicking here. END USER KEYNOTE: Nestlé’s decarbonisation strategy: going beyond natural refrigerants This keynote presentation, by longtime Nestlé executive Vincent Grass, will show how sustainable refrigeration is crucial to combatting climate…
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Those are the last few days to get your ticket at a standard price for ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022! Make sure to maximise your savings by booking your Standard Pass today, before the late registration prices kick in! LIST OF ORGANISATIONS The conference will be packed with networking opportunities for you to meet and connect with more than a hundred organisations. Check…
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Keynote by Replique and CEO Interview | Drinks Reception!
Keynote: How to create a more resilient and sustainable supply chain using 3D printing We’re thrilled to announce an additional keynote on the ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022 programme! The presentation will address the work of Replique, a German start up, providing a digital inventory platform solving supply chain issues by providing a more sustainable production and logistics utilising 3D printing. Mark Winker, Technical…
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Keynote by CoolPlanet | New speaker: heat pump market trends
Keynote speaker announced ! We’re bringing you a packed programme filled with innovative content and topics for the 12th edition of ATMOsphere Europe Summit ! We are very pleased to announce that Day 1 will open with a keynote presentation by Ben Churchill from CoolPlanet. The presentation will address how natural refrigerant based companies will help deliver decarbonisation for end users leveraging live data…
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ZEROSOTTOZERO: La conferenza ATMO Europe sui refrigeranti naturali pubblica il programma definitivo
ATMOsphere, un acceleratore del mercato delle tecnologie pulite di raffreddamento e riscaldamento che utilizzano refrigeranti naturali, ha annunciato il programma definitivo del Summit ATMOsphere (ATMO) Europe 2022, che si terrà in presenza a Bruxelles, in Belgio, dal 15 al 16 novembre. Il summit di quest’anno, la 12a edizione di ATMO Europe, si terrà presso il Bedford…
Read moreREFRIGERATION WORLD: ATMO Europe Conference on Natural Refrigerants Releases Final Program
ATMOsphere, a market accelerator of clean cooling and heating technologies using natural refrigerants, has announced the final program for the for the ATMOsphere (ATMO) Europe Summit 2022, taking place in person in Brussels, Belgium, November 15–16. This year’s summit, the 12th edition of ATMO Europe, will be held at the Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre in the…
Read morePress release: ATMO Europe Conference on Natural Refrigerants Releases Final Program
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (October 24, 2022) –ATMOsphere, a market accelerator of clean cooling and heating technologies using natural refrigerants, has announced the final program for the for the ATMOsphere (ATMO) Europe Summit 2022, taking place in person in Brussels, Belgium, November 15–16. This year’s summit, the 12th edition of ATMO Europe, will be held at the Bedford Hotel…
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Impact of Refrigerants: EU F-gas Policy Panel!
Today, we would like to introduce the ATMOsphere Europe panelists who will discuss the latest developments in terms of the EU F-gas Regulation review, applicable regulatory issues, and standards impacting natural refrigerants in Europe. Meet our expert speakers Bente Tranholm Schwarz, Deputy Head of Unit, DG Clima, European Commission Clare Perry, Climate Campaign Leader,Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) Kęstutis Kupšys, Vice-President, Lithuanian Consumers Alliance,…
Read moreEnd user best practice session!
Join us for the 12th edition of ATMOsphere Europe, taking place on 15-16 November!We are thrilled to announce today one of the most popular sessions, led by end users who will share their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans. Let’s welcome them! Olaf Schulze, Director Energy Management / Real…
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Meet our new speakers!
ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022, taking place on 15-16 November in Brussels, will cover a variety of topics and panel discussions. As part of this ambitious and engaging programme, we are are delighted to announce a brand-new session dedicated to SF6-free switchgear.Additionally, see below the latest innovative refrigeration case studies added to the programme. A BIG welcome to…
Read moreMarket Trends Panel
We are thrilled to announce the Market Trends panelists of ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022, taking place on 15-16 November in Brussels. Our key experts will take the stage to share the latest market and policy trends from around the world on natural refrigerant technologies, with a special focus on heat pumps. They will discuss the trends affecting the industry, either…
Read moreMore case studies and speakers announced!
ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022, taking place on 15-16 November in Brussels, will be packed with fresh content, and today we’d like to announce the latest speakers and case studies additions to the programme. Impact of Refrigerants: REACH Regulation Panel Our new speaker will join the other recently announced experts for a panel discussion on the European…
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Impact of Refrigerant: REACH Regulation Panel, announced!
We are excited to introduce the expert speakers of ATMO Europe Summit‘s “Impact of Refrigerants: REACH Regulation Panel“. The discussion will be focused on the upcoming restriction intention of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) at European level. A big welcome to them! Jutta Paulus, Member of the European Parliament Collin Bootsveld, Project Engineer, BOOTSVELD.PARTNERS / Colruyt Group Jonatan Kleimark, Senior Chemicals and Business Advisor, ChemSec Eager to hear…
Read moreFirst round of case studies!
We are pleased to announce the first round of case studies from companies showcasing their latest natural refrigerant-based technologies at the ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022! A warm welcome to them. HVAC & Heat Pump case studies Triple Aqua Licensing | The future of heat pumps – growth potentialHVAC & Heat Pump case studies Frigo-Consulting | Reversible CO₂ heat pumps in heating…
Read moreATMO Europe: Venue
Welcome to The Bedford Hotel, in Brussels! We’re thrilled to be hosting the leading natural refrigerant conference in Europe at the centric and conveniently located Bedford Hotel & Congress Center! The event programme will cover policy developments – particularly the REACH Regulation and EU F-gas Regulation – market updates, end-user experiences, the health and environmental impact of f-gas…
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Meet our Platinum Sponsor!
THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSOR We want to give a special shout out to TEKO, Platinum Sponsor of ATMO Europe Summit 2022 and one of Europe’s leading manufacturer of CO₂ systems. The company focuses on innovative and future-proof refrigeration systems with natural refrigerants. It has been intensively involved with the natural refrigerant CO₂ for 15 years now and already has several…
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Discover our innovative programme!
After 3 years, we are meeting in person again at ATMOsphere Europe 2022 with yet another amazing programme, jam-packed with relevant sessions and innovative topics. See our full tentative programme below and stay tuned for announcements of presentations and expert speakers! We are excited to announce that we will hold this year the ATMOsphere Europe Awards Ceremony, on day 1! The Awards will celebrate and recognise…
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SPECIAL SUMMER OFFER!
GET YOUR TICKET AT A SPECIAL RATE! Are you planning to attend ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022 on 15-16 November in Brussels, but haven’t bought your ticket yet? This is the opportunity to save up to 100€ with the Special Summer Offer running until 31st of July. We’re planning for you new and exciting programme features! With the perfect location and the support of 31…
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SAVE THE DATE!
Take full advantage of the EARLY BIRD OFFER, register now to save up to 200€ on your pass! WHY ATTEND? Expand your knowledge of natural refrigerants Get the latest market and policy updates (including EU F-Gas Regulation), and global trends Meet & connect with leading industrial and commercial end users, suppliers, policy makers, associations & more Interact with the industry thought…
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CALL FOR CASE STUDIES!
You’re invited to submit your technology case studies showcasing natural refrigerants for ATMOsphere Europe 2022. We are looking for case studies by manufacturers which can be presented along with end-users or installers. Due to limited availability, the selection process will be highly demanding. Please ensure that your submission is relevant to the European market…
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