On 18 June, an international conference dedicated to the transition to energy-efficient refrigeration systems using environmentally friendly refrigerants concluded in Mytishchi, near Moscow. A Turkmen delegation, including representatives of key ministries, scientific institutions and private companies, took an active part in the event. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

During the conference, experts from Russia and Belarus shared their experience in introducing natural refrigerants that comply with the requirements of the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment. UNIDO experts presented best practices for the transition to climate-neutral technologies. Turkmen participants familiarised themselves with Russian regulatory documents and methodological recommendations in this area.

The conference programme included practical excursions to production facilities where modern environmentally friendly solutions are already being applied. The event concluded with training in safety techniques for working with natural refrigerants and the presentation of certificates to participants.