The world is moving away from high-global-warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and replacing them with solutions such as hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs), which have dramatically lower global warming potential. HFOs also perform well in refrigeration, air conditioning, foam expansion and other applications, and in many cases they offer improved energy efficiency.

The recent announcement that Chemours will invest $230 million to construct the world’s largest facility for manufacturing HFOs supports that shift by ensuring there is enough supply to meet exponential growth in demand.