Event venue

Confindustria Bergamo
Kilometro Rosso, Gate 5
Via Stezzano, 87
Bergamo

Target audience

Open to all interested parties, subject to registration

Description

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases, a progressive phase-out of fluorinated refrigerant gases (F-gases) is underway in favour of low or zero GWP (Global Warming Potential) alternatives. However, these solutions possess characteristics such as flammability, toxicity, or the requirement for high-pressure operation, which necessitate the adoption of specific safety measures in both plant design and management.

In this context, as part of the “Safety of Sustainable Technologies” series, a conference titled “The Safety of Low-Climate-Impact Refrigerant Gases” will be held on 19 May 2026, from 10:00 to 12:30.

The initiative is organised in collaboration with Assogastecnici – the national association within Federchimica representing companies that produce and distribute technical, special, and medicinal gases – and TÜV Italia, an independent body providing certification, inspection, testing, and training services, with contributions from member companies Hoval and Robur.

The event will take place at the Confindustria Bergamo headquarters, Kilometro Rosso – Gate 5 (ample free parking available).

Participation is free and open to all interested parties. For those who request it during registration, 2 training credits valid for RSPP/ASPP professional development will be awarded, subject to passing a multiple-choice assessment, in accordance with the State-Regions Agreement no. 59 of 17/04/2025 and the relevant ministerial FAQs.

Programme

• Institutional Welcome
  Paolo Rota (Vice President, Confindustria Bergamo)
  Andrea Fieschi (Director, Assogastecnici)
• The transition from F-gases to low-climate-impact gases under Regulation (EU) 2024/573 - Giuliana Galeotti (TÜV Italia)
• Chemical-physical properties of substitute gases, safety implications, and usage possibilities - Ennio Campagna (Assogastecnici)
• Legislative and regulatory guidelines: Legislative Decree 81/2008, Ministerial Decree 10/03/2020, and standards UNI EN 378, CEI EN IEC 60335-2-40, and CEI EN IEC 60335-2-89 - (TÜV Italia)
• Safety of HVAC systems containing R290 (propane) and R32 (difluoromethane)
  Andrea Maffezzoli (Hoval)
• Safety of heat pumps containing R717 (ammonia) - Enrico Casali (Robur)
• Learning assessment test and closing remarks

Registration details

Attendance is free of charge, subject to registration via this link.

Contact

For further information, please contact: r.fiandri@confindustriabergamo.it; s.paolati@confindustriabergamo.it