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  1. Uses

    LPG has a wide variety of uses in many different markets as an efficient fuel container in the agricultural, recreation, … See more

    Liquefied petroleum gas - Wikipedia

    • Liquefied petroleum gas, also referred to as liquid petroleum gas (LPG or LP gas), is a fuel gas which contains a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases, specifically propane, n-butane and isobutane. It can sometimes contain some propylene, butylene, and isobutene. LPG is used as a fuel gas in heating appliances, cooking equipment, and vehicles. It i… See more

    Global production

    Global LPG production reached over 292 million metric tons per year (Mt/a) in 2015, while global LPG consumption to over 284 Mt/a. 62% of LPG is extracted from natural gas while the rest is produced by petroleum refineries fr… See more

    Security of supply

    Because of the natural gas and the oil-refining industry, Europe is almost self-sufficient in LPG. Europe's security of supply is further safeguarded by:
    • a wide range of sources, both inside and outside Eur… See more

    Comparison with natural gas

    LPG is composed mainly of propane and butane, while natural gas is composed of the lighter methane and ethane. LPG, vaporised and at atmospheric pressure, has a higher calorific value (46 MJ/m equivalent t… See more

    Environmental effects

    Commercially available LPG is currently derived mainly from fossil fuels. Burning LPG releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. The reaction also produces some carbon monoxide. LPG does, however, release les… See more

    Fire/explosion risk and mitigation

    In a refinery or gas plant, LPG must be stored in pressure vessels. These containers are either cylindrical and horizontal (sometimes referred to as bullet tanks) or spherical (of the Horton sphere type). Typic… See more

     
  1. The global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market encompasses the production, distribution, and consumption of propane and butane-based fuels derived from natural gas processing and crude oil refining. LPG is stored and transported as a liquid under moderate pressure, making it convenient for various applications.
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    LPG is used as a fuel gas in heating appliances, cooking equipment, and vehicles. It is increasingly used as an aerosol propellant [ 4] and a refrigerant, [ 5] replacing chlorofluorocarbons in an effort to reduce damage to the ozone layer. When specifically used as a vehicle fuel, it is often referred to as autogas or even just as gas.
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    Transportation, heating and cooking, power plants are the main users of LPG, but even the commercial industry and healthcare find its ways to make use of LPG.
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