Select your language

Puerto Varas has its first refrigerant recycling and regeneration center

centro de reciclaje y regeneración de refrigerantes

Chile. The municipality of Puerto Varas inaugurated its first refrigerant recycling and regeneration center, which focuses on the recovery, recycling, regeneration and collection of refrigerant gases.

In March, the commune of Puerto Varas was inaugurated, the first center for recycling and regeneration of refrigerants in the southern zone. The ultimate goal of this center is to recover and clean the gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, preventing them from being released into the atmosphere and making them able to return to the market as suitable for new uses.

According to the Ministry of Environment of Chile, the entity in charge of the project, "the center was awarded by public call to the company Sofrisur S.A., and its work will be focused on the recovery, recycling, regeneration and collection of refrigerant gases, in order to extend their use when they are recovered and regenerated, returning to the market as suitable for new uses. "

Another relevant point is that the news is part of the publication of the most recent United Nations study – the Quadrennial Assessment Report of the Scientific Assessment Panel of the Montreal Protocol – which confirms that the ozone hole will be recovered by the 2060s.

- Publicidad -

Carola Iturriaga, the Seremi of Environment Region of Los Lagos, stressed that this plant contributes to addressing the depletion of the ozone layer and climate change, the implementation of the circular economy and decentralization.

He also assured that "the importance of the inauguration of this plant can be pointed out in three lines; One is the importance of climate change mitigation, with a concrete measure to recover greenhouse gases and to mitigate the effects of climate change; The second is to advance the circular economy. This is a concrete example of how we recirculate a product, in this case refrigerant gases that could go into the atmosphere to damage the ozone layer or pollute. We are reincorporating them so that they can continue to be used for refrigeration purposes; and also the importance of advancing in decentralization by having a plant or a place where refrigerant gases can be recovered from the Ñuble region to the south. This is very important considering the relevance of the aquaculture industry, especially here in the Lakes Region, which needs a lot of refrigeration, but not only for the aquaculture industry, but for the entire food industry."

For her part, Georgina Cruz, in charge of Management of Sofrisur, pointed out that "this project is for us a great challenge and a tremendous commitment also with the environment. We are a company that has been dedicated to the refrigeration industry for more than 15 years and this has been a great opportunity from the environmental point of view. Therefore, we are happy to have been awarded a project of this type. The message is to invite other companies in the field not to pollute and to use these methodologies and regeneration technologies to collaborate with a circular economy".

Finally, the Mayor of Puerto Varas, Tomás Gárate, valued that this type of project is carried out from Puerto Varas, "This is an important advance not only for the commune of Puerto Varas, but for the entire south of Chile, since it comes to deliver pioneering technologies in terms of the recovery of refrigerant gases, What does that mean?, refrigerant gases are present in many things, in cars, refrigeration systems, air conditioning, etc. but once they are discarded they generate significant damage to the ozone layer. "


No comments

• If you're already registered, please log in first. Your email will not be published.

Leave your comment

In reply to Some User
RefriAméricas 2025: the academic program is available and the registration discount is in force

RefriAméricas 2025: the academic program is available and the registration discount is in force

Dominican Republic. A little more than a month after its implementation, RefriAméricas 2025 continues to advance in its agenda. The event, which will be held on July 23 and 24 in Santo Domingo,...

New Board of Directors to Lead ADOMTRA for 2025-2027

New Board of Directors to Lead ADOMTRA for 2025-2027

Dominican Republic. The Dominican Association of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians announced the formation of its new Board of Directors for the period 2025-2027, elected during the...

Bogota to host key building automation event in Latin America

Bogota to host key building automation event in Latin America

Colombia. On July 11, the Tequendama Suites Hotel will be the meeting point for leaders in the technology sector with the Building Automation Days by KNX LATAM Colombia, an event that will bring...

Ductless heat pumps prove effective in cold climates

Ductless heat pumps prove effective in cold climates

International. Ductless heat pumps are defying low temperatures with increasingly advanced technologies, establishing themselves as a reliable solution for heating in regions with harsh winters.

Frascold launches new ATEX-HT compressor series for high temperatures and low emissions

Frascold launches new ATEX-HT compressor series for high temperatures and low emissions

Italy. The new line is designed to operate with natural hydrocarbons and reach temperatures of up to 135°C, expanding sustainable options for heating and industrial processes.

Intelligent Cooling Drives Efficiency and Sustainability in Data Centers

Intelligent Cooling Drives Efficiency and Sustainability in Data Centers

International. As technology infrastructure expands to sustain the growing demand for data, so does its environmental impact. Data centers, essential to global digital operations, face the challenge...

High-precision logistics: the cold chain that saves lives in the Mexican health system

High-precision logistics: the cold chain that saves lives in the Mexican health system

Mexico. High-precision medical logistics has established itself as a strategic component in the health sector, where a minimum thermal deviation can represent millions of dollars in losses or, even...

Technical Training: Honeywell Hosts Workshop on New Generation of Solstice Refrigerants

Technical Training: Honeywell Hosts Workshop on New Generation of Solstice Refrigerants

International. This Thursday, June 12, 2025, Honeywell will hold the first session – in virtual format – of the training workshop "Solstice Refrigerants: The New Generation of Refrigerants with Low...

Cleveland Controls Launches Universal Adjustable Air Pressure Switch for Multiple Applications

Cleveland Controls Launches Universal Adjustable Air Pressure Switch for Multiple Applications

United States. Cleveland Controls announced the launch of its new ANS2 series of air pressure switches, a universal, field-adjustable device developed for a wide range of applications in residential...

Trane Renews Leadership in Mexico and Latin America with Three Strategic Appointments

Trane Renews Leadership in Mexico and Latin America with Three Strategic Appointments

Mexico. Trane announced a key restructuring of its management team for Mexico and Latin America. The changes are part of a strategy to consolidate its presence in key markets and strengthen its...

Free Subscription
Remember Me
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
DO YOU NEED A SERVICE OR PRODUCT QUOTE?
LASTEST INTERVIEWS
SITE SPONSORS










LASTEST NEWSLETTER
Ultimo Info-Boletin