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Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
UL Solutions Expands European HVAC Testing to Address Surging Heat Pump Market and New Regulations
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced a significant expansion of its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) testing facility in Carugate, Italy, addressing rapidly growing European demand for comprehensive heat pump performance and safety testing. This rising demand in turn is being driven by the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly refrigerants and evolving regulatory requirements. The expanded Carugate laboratory offers HVAC services that provide performance testing alongside the company's established safety expertise, specifically catering to European manufacturers of heat pumps for both residential and commercial buildings. These services aim to help manufacturers adopt alternative refrigerants effectively and enhance confidence that they meet new standards while developing more efficient products. Heat pumps efficiently heat and cool by moving existing heat. In winter, they draw heat from outside to warm a building, and in summer, they expel indoor heat to cool it, making this electricity-powered refrigerant cycle more energy-efficient than traditional systems. Key new capabilities in the Carugate laboratory include energy-efficiency, safety and eco-design requirement testing for the environmental performance of air-to-water and water-to-water heat pumps. These tests focus on energy consumption in 'standby' and 'off' modes; how efficiently a heat pump moves heat energy; and sound power level, which measures operational noise. In addition, the laboratory offers wireless and electromagnetic compatibility analysis of heat pump operation when near electronic devices or electromagnetic emissions. By complementing these services with UL Marketing Claim Verification and custom research and development programs, UL Solutions acts as a comprehensive service provider for heat pump manufacturers, helping them reduce testing lead times, comply with mandatory regulations and accelerate global market access. 'These enhanced capabilities in Europe reinforce our dedication to offering comprehensive, unified services for the HVAC sector,' said Alessio Dellanoce, vice president and general manager of the Appliances, HVAC and Lighting group at UL Solutions. 'Having performance and safety testing conducted at one central laboratory in Europe simplifies the testing process for our customers and helps enable them to get their products to targeted markets faster, all while demonstrating that their products meet safety and efficiency requirements.' The European air conditioning and commercial refrigeration sectors are navigating a transition shaped by climate change policies, including the need for HVAC testing. For example, the European Union's 'Fit for 55' plan, which aims for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, requires assessment of heat pumps for energy performance. Concurrently, the HVAC industry is increasingly using alternative refrigerants such as R32 and R454B, as well as natural refrigerants such as R290, necessitating tests to address the unique properties of these refrigerants, particularly their flammability, to demonstrate their safety, performance and regulatory compliance. As the HVAC industry evolves with new regulations and consumer demand for sustainable technologies, manufacturers must demonstrate progress toward sustainability without compromising safety or performance. In Europe, UL Solutions supports compliance with EU regulations like Ecodesign and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and is also a certification body for KEYMARK, the European certification mark showing the conformity of products with European standards. About UL Solutions A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage. Source Code: ULS-IR
Zawya
17-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
OQ accelerates Oman–Netherlands collaboration to catalyse global energy transformation
Muscat: OQ, a global investment energy group, joined His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on His state visit to the Netherlands, celebrating 400 years of maritime relations between the two countries, at the invitation of King Willem-Alexander. During this historic visit, OQ joined ten major industry players to advance bilateral cooperation in energy, technology, and sustainable industrial growth. As Oman and the Netherlands deepen their partnership at a pivotal moment for the global energy transition, OQ steps forward as a powerful enabler, building strategic alliances that turn shared ambition into tangible action. From green hydrogen to next-generation industrial infrastructure, OQ is reinforcing its role as a bridge between regions, a magnet for investment, and a catalyst for a cleaner, more connected future. 'At OQ, we believe progress is powered by partnerships,' said Ashraf Hamed Al Mamari, Group CEO of OQ. 'This collaboration with the Netherlands is more than diplomacy, it's a shared blueprint for economic diversification, green industrialisation, and future energy resilience. We're not only building infrastructure; we're building opportunity, linking Oman's geography and talent with Europe's energy needs and climate ambitions.' Backed by its integrated portfolio and strategic role as a state-owned enterprise, OQ is forging partnerships that strengthen global supply chains, accelerate technology transfer, and enable both nations to co-create solutions aligned with the EU's Fit for 55 strategy and Oman Vision 2040. As the first steps in this new chapter of strategic collaboration, OQ signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that signal intent, capability, and momentum. The first, with Royal Vopak, reinforces OQ's commitment to developing Duqm into a world-class industrial and storage hub. The second agreement, signed in collaboration with Hydrom, the Port of Duqm, and leading European partners, sets the stage for the world's first commercial liquid hydrogen corridor. The project, which will connect the Port of Duqm with the ports of Amsterdam and Duisburg, is poised to become a transformative milestone for global green hydrogen flows. These developments underscore OQ's strategic role in positioning Oman as a global energy connector, linking resource-rich regions with clean energy demand centres across Europe and Asia. Through its leadership, Duqm is evolving into a next-generation industrial ecosystem powered by clean fuels, technology transfer, and international collaboration. Guided by ESG principles and a long-term vision for productive energy, OQ's partnerships go beyond infrastructure. They enable knowledge exchange, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable value. As Oman and the Netherlands deepen their historic cooperation, OQ stands at the forefront, connecting continents and shaping the energy systems of tomorrow. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
16-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
OQ accelerates Oman–Netherlands collaboration to catalyse global energy transformation
Muscat: OQ, a global investment energy group, joined His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on His state visit to the Netherlands, celebrating 400 years of maritime relations between the two countries, at the invitation of King Willem-Alexander. During this historic visit, OQ joined ten major industry players to advance bilateral cooperation in energy, technology, and sustainable industrial growth. As Oman and the Netherlands deepen their partnership at a pivotal moment for the global energy transition, OQ steps forward as a powerful enabler, building strategic alliances that turn shared ambition into tangible action. From green hydrogen to next-generation industrial infrastructure, OQ is reinforcing its role as a bridge between regions, a magnet for investment, and a catalyst for a cleaner, more connected future. 'At OQ, we believe progress is powered by partnerships,' said Ashraf Hamed Al Mamari, Group CEO of OQ. 'This collaboration with the Netherlands is more than diplomacy, it's a shared blueprint for economic diversification, green industrialisation, and future energy resilience. We're not only building infrastructure; we're building opportunity, linking Oman's geography and talent with Europe's energy needs and climate ambitions.' Backed by its integrated portfolio and strategic role as a state-owned enterprise, OQ is forging partnerships that strengthen global supply chains, accelerate technology transfer, and enable both nations to co-create solutions aligned with the EU's Fit for 55 strategy and Oman Vision 2040. As the first steps in this new chapter of strategic collaboration, OQ signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that signal intent, capability, and momentum. The first, with Royal Vopak, reinforces OQ's commitment to developing Duqm into a world-class industrial and storage hub. The second agreement, signed in collaboration with Hydrom, the Port of Duqm, and leading European partners, sets the stage for the world's first commercial liquid hydrogen corridor. The project, which will connect the Port of Duqm with the ports of Amsterdam and Duisburg, is poised to become a transformative milestone for global green hydrogen flows. These developments underscore OQ's strategic role in positioning Oman as a global energy connector, linking resource-rich regions with clean energy demand centres across Europe and Asia. Through its leadership, Duqm is evolving into a next-generation industrial ecosystem powered by clean fuels, technology transfer, and international collaboration. Guided by ESG principles and a long-term vision for productive energy, OQ's partnerships go beyond infrastructure. They enable knowledge exchange, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable value. As Oman and the Netherlands deepen their historic cooperation, OQ stands at the forefront, connecting continents and shaping the energy systems of tomorrow.
