The benefits of LP Gas

LP Gas is available now

There is nothing exotic to invent or improve. The transportation system that moves it is in place, the tanks that store it are available today. Annually, more than 200 million tonnes are used worldwide. LP Gas is derived from gas processing and crude oil refining. As long as oil and gas are the primary fuels on which our lives and economies depend, (a likely scenario for at least the next 75 years), LP Gas will be available.

LP Gas is Portable

Portable means it can be stored, transported, and used virtually any place on the globe. It has infinite “shelf life” which means that LP Gas does not deteriorate over time. Whether stored in large pressurised or refrigerated tanks, in cylinders for domestic and commercial use or in small butane cigarette lighters, its benefits are the same. It is the only fuel frequently used in remote locations principally because of its portability. The latter is also an advantage when considering capital costs. If end-use demand patterns change or cease, equipment can be easily moved to other sites.

LP Gas is sometimes referred to as a “pipeline on wheels” offering all the benefits of natural gas without infrastructure and capital cost constraints.

LP Gas is a Modern Energy

In developing and developed countries, LP Gas is an essential fuel. Access to modern fuels instead of relying on traditional fuels such as wood, dung or charcoal becomes a social issue when consumers are denied access to modern fuels and a healthy home environment. LP Gas is the perfect solution: available now, low cost access, dependable, and clean.

A compact basic heating, cooking, and lighting system supplied from a portable bottle gives the low-income family access to many of the basic living essentials of more affluent societies. Later, as economies grow and standard of living increases, refrigeration and electric power generation can be added. Ultimately a central distribution LP Gas system can provide all the basic necessities and conveniences for an entire community. Community planners will find they need not wait for the natural gas or electric grid systems to be installed in order to give citizens modern energy. Facing large capital outlays investors are reluctant to spend the money until there is sufficient energy demand. LP Gas can build load incrementally until the demand merits the investment in these utility infrastructures.

LP Gas is Friendly to the Environment

LP Gas is clean burning. In a world heavily impacted by environmental concerns, LP Gas stands above most fuels and can compete with the cleanest. It is clean burning because of its simple chemical make-up. When properly mixed with air to form a combustible mixture it produces virtually no soot (particulate matter), low carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx.), which are the basic precursors of ozone sometimes known as “smog”. Because LP Gas is stored and transported under modest pressure, the transportation and storage system is closed to the atmosphere preventing any evaporative emissions. LP Gas impacts greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions less than any other fossil fuel when measured through the total fuel cycle. LP Gas is colourless, odourless, tasteless, non toxic and contains no additives. Small amounts of an odourant are added to create a foul smell to aid in detection of leaks. In the event of a leak, LP Gas will readily vaporise and dissipate into the atmosphere and will not contaminate aquifers or soil as do most liquid fuels.