4 September 2013
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Arkema
is announcing that it is moving forward with the construction of
1234yf LGWP refrigerant gas
(LGWP stands for low global warming potential)
production plant with a planned start-up in 2016
EU mobile air conditioning directives
Ban the use of refrigerants with
a global warming potential greater than 150
* in new typed-approved vehicles manufacturered
as of Januray 2013 and
* in all new vehicles sold in Europe as of January 2017
Arkema's position has been that
car manufacturers have not been a sufficiently clear view on
the availability and supply conditions for the 1234yf, and
this has limited progress
to convert to the next generation refrigerants.
With this investment, Arkema's goal is to restore confidence
across the automotive sector in 1234yf and
takes this opportunity to assure the automotive industry that
1234yf will be available in commercial quanitities
to meet the phase down of R134a.
In addition in 2011, Arkema has taken steps to address
the constraints limiting 1234yf availability
with regulatory authorities.
Arkema is executing a two phase strategy
based on proprietary technology
* the first phase, based in Asia, is a project capable of supplying
the emerging needs for 1234yf
* and the second phase investment in Europe with
the objective to fully replace R134 after 2017
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