By: Ilana Koegelenberg   Ammonia (NH3/ R717) refrigeration continues to dominate industrial applications across the United States and European Union, but the sector is undergoing significant transformation as operators balance traditional advantages with evolving safety requirements, workforce challenges, and competition from alternative refrigerants. While ammonia maintains its stronghold in large-scale facilities, new technologies and regulatory pressures are reshaping how the industry approaches system design and implementation. How is the landscape changing?

By: Ilana Koegelenberg   Industrial refrigeration is experiencing its biggest disruption in decades as carbon dioxide (CO2 / R744) systems surge past traditional boundaries, challenging ammonia's long-standing market dominance while regulatory pressure mounts against fluorinated alternatives. What's driving this shift, and what's holding it back?   Industrial Adoption Accelerates  The industrial adoption of transcritical CO2 systems is accelerating rapidly across major markets. According to the 2024 ATMOsphere Natural Refrigerants: State of th

An Interview with Sandeep Mohapatra In today’s rapidly globalizing HVAC&R sector, international experience and cross-cultural expertise are in high demand. For many professionals, building a career abroad offers the chance to expand their technical skills, broaden their perspectives, and drive innovation in the industry. In this interview, we speak with Sandeep Mohapatra, a seasoned mechanical engineer with over 17 years of experience in refrigeration and air conditioning. Starting his career in India and now based in Australia, Sandeep shares insights on overcoming challenges,