What is LPG?

LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a mixture of hydrocarbons, namely propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10).

LPG derives from two sources: processing of natural gas and refining of crude oil.

CHARACTERISTICS

• It is manufactured during the refining of crude oil, or extracted from gas streams as they emerge from the ground.
• Heavier than air.
• LPG evaporates under normal temperatures and pressures.
• It is stored as a liquid under pressure.
• Colourless and odourless. Odour is added for detection purposes.
• Flammable when mixed with air.

BENEFITS

• It can be easily stored & transported in special pressurised containers.
• Has high energy content making it an excellent fuel for cooking, heating and automotive use.
• Has higher calorific value than natural gas, meaning that it burns hotter and thus provides increased efficiency in some cooking and heating applications.
• Non-toxic.