ShareCold storage capacity in Australia
In 2007, the total number of cold stores amounted to 32 000, 30% of which were in farms. Most existing facilities in the state are currently operating at full capacity after a substantial decline in business between 2008 and 2010.
According to IARW’s 2012 Cold Storage Report, between 2008 and 2012, Australia’s cold storage capacity grew by 1.15% compounded annually, from 6 million m3 to 6.281 million m3.
In 2007, the total number of cold stores amounted to 32 000, 30% of which were in farms. The average size of the cold stores then was 190 m3.
Victoria is the state with the largest storage capacity (39%), followed by New South Wales (35%), Queensland (15%), Western Australia (5%), South Australia (4%) and Tasmania (2%). Victoria alone has a total capacity of 2.6 million m3. Most existing facilities in the state are currently operating at full capacity after a substantial decline in business between 2008 and 2010. However, no new construction of cold storage facilities has taken place in Victoria over the last two years.
Still according to IARW, the Australian Refrigeration Association claims that the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas tax, levied in July 2012, has significantly increased the cost of refrigerants. The phase-out of HCFCs has also caused additional costs for refrigerants and high re-training expenses in a context of increasing operational expenses for cold storage due to high energy prices.
The Australian government has set up taxes and regulations aiming at decreasing target emissions by 50% over the next 15 years.
2012 IARW Cold Storage Report
In 2007, the total number of cold stores amounted to 32 000, 30% of which were in farms. The average size of the cold stores then was 190 m3.
Victoria is the state with the largest storage capacity (39%), followed by New South Wales (35%), Queensland (15%), Western Australia (5%), South Australia (4%) and Tasmania (2%). Victoria alone has a total capacity of 2.6 million m3. Most existing facilities in the state are currently operating at full capacity after a substantial decline in business between 2008 and 2010. However, no new construction of cold storage facilities has taken place in Victoria over the last two years.
Still according to IARW, the Australian Refrigeration Association claims that the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas tax, levied in July 2012, has significantly increased the cost of refrigerants. The phase-out of HCFCs has also caused additional costs for refrigerants and high re-training expenses in a context of increasing operational expenses for cold storage due to high energy prices.
The Australian government has set up taxes and regulations aiming at decreasing target emissions by 50% over the next 15 years.
2012 IARW Cold Storage Report