Singapore is extending its emissions limits to additional types of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment over the next two years, the National Environment Agency (NEA) says. In a May 28 statement, NEA says the rules will apply to large commercial refrigeration systems and vehicle air-conditioning. The measures focus on equipment that uses high-emissions refrigerant gases, including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are described as hundreds to thousands of times more potent than carbon dioxide for warming. NEA also says the restriction on new refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment for these systems with high greenhouse gas emissions is intended to help Singapore meet its climate goals for such emissions by 2030. The announcements from local outlets describe the step as part of Singapore’s broader efforts to reduce emissions from refrigerants by tightening requirements for new equipment. The extension is set to be implemented gradually during the next two years.