LPG: a lower carbon energy source

As a low-carbon, low-polluting fuel, LPG is recognised by governments around the world for the contribution it can make towards improved indoor and outdoor air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In addition the carbon footprint of LPG is 20% lower than that of heating oil and 50% lower than coal.

Autogas can play an important role in mitigating climate change. It has among the lowest greenhouse gas emissions of all commercially available fuels, when measured over its full life. LPG offers the lowest well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions per 100 kilometres driven of all the fuels analysed – lower than petrol and diesel in almost every region and 12% lower than corn-based ethanol (E85) in North America.

LPG is also among the lowest carbon-emitting fuel sources for cooking in many regions of the world.

When heating a home, LPG helps consumers significantly reduce their carbon footprints. In Europe, LPG offers 15% lower GHG emissions than heating by fuel oil. LPG’s advantage over electricity is even bigger: 30% lower GHG emissions in South America, 35% lower in Japan, 38% lower in the Republic of Korea and up to 54% lower in North America.

LPG is also among the most attractive fuels for heating water. In South America, an LPG instant water heater with electronic ignition offers 14% lower GHG emissions than an electric storage water heater. In Japan, switching from fuel oil to LPG can lower GHG emissions by 15%. In North America, upgrading from an electric storage water heater to an LPG system can reduce GHG emissions by more than 35%. In India, using an LPG instant water heater instead of comparable electric units can lower GHG emissions by more than 50%.