Chemours and Navin Fluorine Partner on New Liquid Cooling Product
The Chemours Company, a leading global player in the chemical industry, has announced a significant strategic agreement with Navin Fluorine International Limited aimed at advancing the capabilities of data center cooling solutions. The collaboration focuses on the manufacturing of Chemours’ innovative Opteon™ two-phase immersion cooling fluid, a key component in the company’s newly expanded Liquid Cooling Venture. The partnership, which is set to commence in 2026, comes at a critical time when the demand for advanced data center infrastructure is rapidly increasing, fueled by the rise of AI technologies and the growing pressure to meet the escalating heat, energy, and water demands of modern data centers.
This collaboration not only marks a pivotal moment in the commercialization of advanced cooling technologies but also demonstrates Chemours’ commitment to providing sustainable, cutting-edge solutions for the data center industry. The Opteon™ two-phase immersion cooling fluid is designed to meet the needs of the next generation of data center operations, enabling better energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced overall performance.
Addressing the Challenges of the AI Boom and Data Center Growth
The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and its demand for ever-increasing computational power are presenting new challenges to data center operators. As AI models become more complex, the hardware required to support them demands higher cooling capacities. Traditional air-based cooling methods are no longer sufficient to meet the heat dissipation needs of modern chips, particularly those used in AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing.
As Denise Dignam, Chemours’ President and CEO, explained, the cooling industry is faced with an urgent need for innovative solutions: “Next-generation chips alone can’t deliver the AI boom; the computing and resource demands created by this technology require a new, integrated approach. Our deep expertise in cooling uniquely positions us to help bridge this gap.”
The Opteon™ fluid is Chemours’ response to these challenges, providing an advanced solution capable of significantly reducing data center operating costs. By decreasing energy consumption, lowering water usage, and minimizing space requirements, this technology offers operators a way to address the growing demand for cooling while minimizing environmental impact. The potential benefits of Opteon™ are far-reaching, including not only lower operational costs but also the ability to unlock the full potential of next-generation computing technologies.
Superior Cooling Performance and Environmental Benefits
The Opteon™ two-phase immersion cooling fluid boasts several key advantages over traditional and other liquid cooling solutions. One of the standout features of the fluid is its ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) of just 10, which is a significant improvement over conventional cooling fluids. This makes Opteon™ a more sustainable choice for data centers looking to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining optimal performance.
In terms of efficiency, Opteon™ fluid is designed to approach a power usage effectiveness (PUE) of 1, a benchmark for energy-efficient data centers. By using two-phase immersion cooling, data centers can reduce their energy consumption by up to 40% and cooling energy use by as much as 90%. Moreover, the Opteon™ system nearly eliminates water usage, which is a critical concern given the growing water scarcity issues in many parts of the world. In fact, data centers using Opteon™ can reduce space requirements by as much as 60%, providing operators with more flexibility and cost savings in the design and operation of their facilities.
The technology behind Opteon™ also helps reduce the need for complex and expensive cooling infrastructure, offering data center operators a cost-effective alternative to traditional air conditioning systems. These benefits are especially significant as the demand for AI and high-performance computing continues to rise, placing additional pressure on data centers to optimize their cooling systems for both performance and sustainability.
The Chemours-Navin Fluorine Partnership: A Key Step Toward Commercialization
The strategic partnership between Chemours and Fluorine plays a crucial role in the commercialization of Opteon™. As part of the agreement, Navin Fluorine will be responsible for manufacturing the two-phase immersion cooling fluid, bringing Chemours’ innovative technology to market quickly and efficiently. This collaboration ensures that Chemours can meet the growing demand for advanced cooling solutions as data center operators increasingly seek sustainable and energy-efficient alternatives.
Vishad Mafatlal, Executive Chairman of Fluorine, highlighted the importance of the partnership: “Joining forces with Chemours to manufacture their new liquid cooling technology advances our mission to produce high-quality, innovative, and sustainable, high-growth-potential products in the specialty chemicals sector, while helping address a key industry challenge for data centers.” Mafatlal further emphasized the potential impact of the collaboration: “We’re excited to see this project come to fruition and look forward to continuing to deepen our partnership to meet the needs of the broader industry.”
This collaboration between two industry leaders, Chemours and Fluorine, will enable both companies to leverage their respective expertise in chemical manufacturing, research, and thermal management. Chemours brings its deep knowledge of cooling technologies, while Navin Fluorine’s capabilities in the fluorochemicals sector will ensure the efficient and high-quality production of the Opteon™ fluid.
The Role of Chemours’ Expanded Liquid Cooling Venture
The collaboration with Navin Fluorine is part of Chemours’ broader effort to expand its Liquid Cooling Venture, a strategic initiative designed to address the rapidly evolving needs of data centers and AI hardware. With over 90 years of experience in thermal management, Chemours is well-positioned to provide a comprehensive portfolio of cooling solutions for the data center industry. These solutions include direct-to-chip cooling and immersion cooling technologies, which are becoming increasingly important as data centers strive to meet the demands of modern computing.
Chemours’ Liquid Cooling Venture represents a commitment to supporting the industry’s transition to more sustainable and efficient cooling methods. The company’s expertise in thermal management and its extensive portfolio of cooling technologies will allow data center operators to choose the solutions that best meet their specific needs, whether they are focused on reducing energy consumption, minimizing space, or improving overall system performance.
The Future of Data Center Cooling: Sustainability and Innovation
As the demand for data processing continues to increase, driven by the proliferation of AI, machine learning, and other data-intensive technologies, the need for innovative cooling solutions will only grow. Data centers are a critical part of the digital infrastructure that powers modern society, and their energy consumption and environmental impact have become important considerations for operators, regulators, and stakeholders alike.
Chemours’ Opteon™ two-phase immersion cooling fluid offers a promising solution to these challenges, combining superior performance with environmental sustainability. By significantly reducing energy consumption, water usage, and cooling energy requirements, Opteon™ has the potential to transform the way data centers operate, helping to make the digital infrastructure of the future more efficient and environmentally friendly.
The partnership with Fluorine is just the beginning of Chemours’ journey toward revolutionizing the data center cooling industry. As the adoption of AI and high-performance computing technologies continues to accelerate, the demand for advanced cooling solutions like Opteon™ will increase. By working together, Chemours and Fluorine are positioning themselves at the forefront of this transformation, providing critical solutions that will help data centers meet the evolving demands of the digital age.
About The Chemours Company
The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in providing industrial and specialty chemicals for a wide range of markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and advanced electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. With a commitment to delivering chemistry-based innovations that solve customers’ most pressing challenges, Chemours operates through three business segments: Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials. The company’s flagship products, such as Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™, are sold under some of the most recognized brands in the industry.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Chemours has approximately 6,000 employees and 28 manufacturing sites across the globe. The company serves around 2,500 customers in approximately 110 countries, delivering innovative solutions to a diverse array of industries. For more information, visit chemours.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
About Navin Fluorine International Limited
Navin Fluorine International Ltd (NSE: NAVINFLUOR) is one of the largest and most respected Indian manufacturers of specialty fluorochemicals. Part of the Padmanabh Mafatlal Group, one of India’s oldest industrial houses,Fluorine has established itself as a leader in the fluorochemicals sector. Founded in 1967, the company operates one of India’s largest integrated fluorochemicals complexes, with manufacturing locations in Surat, Dahej, and Dewas.
Navin Fluorine’s R&D efforts are supported by its state-of-the-art innovation centers in Surat, Dewas, and Manchester, UK. The company has earned numerous certifications, including ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and OHSAS-18001 for safety management. For more information, visit https://www.nfil.in/.
The partnership between Chemours and Fluorine represents a significant step forward in the development of innovative cooling technologies for data centers. With Opteon™ and other solutions in Chemours’ Liquid Cooling Venture, data centers are poised to become more energy-efficient, sustainable, and better equipped to handle the growing demands of AI and next-generation computing. As the world increasingly relies on digital technologies, the need for efficient, environmentally friendly data center cooling solutions will only become more critical. This collaboration between Chemours and Fluorine is helping to shape the future of cooling in the data center industry and is paving the way for a more sustainable digital infrastructure.
