Agriculture

LPG is widely used in the agricultural sector, with applications including crop-drying, thermal desiccation, insect repellent and the fuelling of farm vehicles.

As a highly portable, modern and environmentally friendly energy source, LPG can play an integral role in the ongoing development of European agriculture, a fact that is recognized by decision-makers at local, national and European level.

Automobile

LPG is the most widely-used alternative transport fuel in Europe. Over 4 million vehicles currently run on LPG and a comprehensive network of 17 500 filling stations is already in place. LPG powers vehicles ranging from passenger cars (personal and company-owned) to buses.

Used as an automotive fuel, LPG generates considerably fewer emissions than other fossil fuels, contributing to the protection of the environment and human health while also mitigating the threat of climate change.

As the use of LPG does not result in the type of external costs associated with the use of most fossil fuels, it often benefits from favourable tax conditions which reduce the cost well below the price of gasoline and diesel and, other similar advantages (free parking, no congestion charges). Drivers switching from conventional fuels to LPG can rapidly reap the benefits of their decision.

Water heating

LPG is frequently used to power water-heating systems in areas not covered by conventional energy grids. When it is also used as part of a comprehensive system including cooking and space heating applications, LPG can yield substantial savings for end-users.

An LPG boiler can either heat a water tank, ensuring a constant supply of pre-heated water or, in the interest of increased efficiency, be used up to heat water rapidly and precisely on demand.

As is the case with space-heating, heating water with LPG generates relatively low levels of CO2, NOx (nitrogen oxide), SOx (sulphur oxide) and PM (particulate matters) emissions.

Cooking

LPG offers numerous advantages as an energy source for cooking. It burns cleanly, preserving the quality of food and preserving indoor air quality.

Additionally, LPG allows for precision temperature control, facilitating a more convenient and effective cooking experience.

Space heating

Used for heating homes, offices or industrial premises, LPG contributes to the improvement of air quality, and, by extension, to the protection of human health.

LPG generates fewer CO2 emissions than other fossil fuels and far lower levels of NOx (nitrogen oxide), SOx (sulphur oxide) and PM (particulate matters) LPG allows Europeans to live and work in comfort without compromising their health.

Leisure and marine

Clean-burning, portable and easily stored, LPG is an ideal fuel for leisure pursuits on land and on the water. Most importantly, its use does not harm the natural environment. LPG users are therefore free to pursue leisure activities in Europe’s forests, rivers and lakes, secure in the knowledge that they are helping to ensure that future generations will also benefit from these same pleasures.

Professional applications

LPG fuels the professional activities of millions of European citizens across a wide range of economic sectors.

It is particularly well-suited to meeting the needs of craftsman, notably in the fields of ceramic and glass manufacturing, metal processing and plumbing. LPG can also power drying, thawing and laundry applications.

LPG is also highly useful for DIY work in homes as it can power portable, handheld tools such as blowtorches.

Available everywhere, even in areas beyond the reach of the natural gas grid, LPG helps keep Europe’s craftsman working.

Forklifts

Thanks to its clean combustion cycle, LPG is an increasingly popular fuel for forklifts in Europe. The use LPG-fuelled forklifts ensures higher indoor air quality in warehouses and other industrial premises and, by extension, a safer working environment for employees.

Industry

LPG’s flexibility in terms of storage and distribution allows it to power industry throughout Europe.

Stored in bulk tanks, LPG provides a convenient and readily available energy source in off-grid regions that would not otherwise be able to support industrial activity.

An important source of energy for a wide range of industries including cement manufacturing, food production and metallurgy, LPG fuels industry in all over Europe.