No environmental clearance for HFC production projects starting 2028: Environment ministryIndia will halt new hydrofluorocarbon production projects from January 1, 2028. This move aligns with the nation's commitment to the Kigali...
India surpasses Montreal protocol targets, leads global efforts in sustainable cooling: New govt reportIndia's proactive measures, outlined in the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage-II, have set a remarkable example for global climat...
Government tightens import norms for certain chemicals and plasticsThe Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) inserted a new policy condition for various chemicals including organic chemicals. “The imp...
India launches new plan to phase out ozone killer HCFCIn 1987, over 190 nations had reached an agreement to phase out ozone-depleting substances. India has already phased out the earlier genera...
- India launches phase-out plan of the harmful refrigerant HCFC
Government bans some manufacturers from emitting greenhouse gas"The government has issued orders on October 13, 2016 directing manufacturers of HCFC-22 not to emit or vent HFC-23 in the atmosphere," Ani...
India, US agree to amend Montreal Protocol to phase down HFCsSingh said in the original proposal put forward by India there was no freeze year, but "in the morning we had given a position that we can ...
Government orders companies to “urgently and immediately” destroy HFC-23In its order issued on Thursday, the ministry has directed five companies that are manufacturing HCFC-22 to destroy the by-product chemical...
India takes a significant step to control emission from climate-damaging refrigerants,makes producers fall in line
India to eliminate potent greenhouse gas HFC-23A N Jha, Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), said this decision of India at this juncture fortifies the determination an...
Midcap mantra: Gujarat Flourochemicals on a roll, to post solid earningsThe Inox Group’s flagship company Gujarat Flourochemicals (GFL) has strongly gained in valuations of late as its future outlook has turned ...
- BASIC nations seek alternatives before phasing out refrigerant gas
India is banking on the support of three other powerful nations – Brazil, South Africa and China – for endorsement of its position that it ...
India won't toe US line on hydrofluorocarbon issue; puts up joint front with Brazil, China and South AfricaIndia has got support of three other powerful nations in getting its position endorsed that the country will not phase out HFC unless there...
ACs, refrigerators may get more expensiveA decision could bring windfall profits to the companies holding the patents at the cost of consumers regardless of their paying capacity.
ACs, refrigerators may get more expensive as rich countries push for costly cooling gasThe move comes with the developed countries, with the US in the lead, pushing that short-lived greenhouse gases (GHGs) be reduced immediate...
- ACs, refrigerators may get more expensive as rich countries push for costly cooling gas
The move comes with the developed countries, with the US in the lead, pushing that short-lived greenhouse gases (GHGs) be reduced immediate...
- ET Ferro Alloy: The Path Ahead for Cronimet Alloys
Ferro alloys are vital additives that are used in steelmaking as deoxidants as well as alloying agents.