The new F-Gas regulation text whose draft was presented on April 5th is stressing the role of "alternative" (not patented) gases to work for decarbonisation and climate impact reduction. Most of them are flammable, explosive, toxic, dangerous (pressure in plant three/four time more than fluorinated gases).

Most of the producers are worried about the lack of readiness of their maintenance networks in taking care of these new solutions and their safety and efficiency consequences. The actual and recordable level of competence about these issues has not yet been defined throughout education and certification programmes and this means that people operating with these gases are not sure to be able to cope with the issues, dan ...