The webinar provided a comprehensive overview on how the Kigali Amendment and the HFC consumption freeze affect local industry players in Egypt. Discussions also covered the F-Gas regulations in the EU and Egypt, examining their similarities and differences. Experts presented key political interventions related to the HFC phase-down and emphasized how national strategies can support the transition to sustainable cooling practices.

Agenda of the webinar:

• Welcoming Word | Dr. Mohammed Salheen (IDG), Eng. Inas Sayed (IMC)
• Cool Up Introduction | Dr. Norhan El Dallal (IDG)
• Challenges and Opportunities in the Egyptian RAC Market | Dr. Asmaa Ramadan (IMC)
• IMC Efforts Addressing Market Challenges | Eng. Inas Sayed (IMC)
• Highlights of the Kigali Amendment | Maria Pushkareva (Öko-Recherche)
• F-Gas Regulation: Key Aspects | Dr. Felix Heydel (Öko-Recherche)
• Latest Technology and Market Trends for Cooling Solutions | S. Prodanovic (Öko-Recherche)
• Questions & Answers

The Kigali Amendment is crucial for enhancing energy efficiency in Egypt’s cooling sector, particularly as the country is preparing to freeze its HFC consumption. Egypt is closely aligning its regulations with the EU’s F-Gas Regulation, taking inspiration from the EU compliance standards to effectively regulate its market. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of the RAC market challenges in Egypt, the opportunities for sustainable cooling technologies, and the implications for F-Gas Regulations moving forward.