LPG: a clean energy source

The quality of local air can have a serious impact on human health, plants, animals and even buildings. Transport, ‘stationary combustion’ (cooking and heating) and power generation are the primary sources of local air pollution. LPG can make a positive contribution to air quality improvement compared to diesel, heating oil and solid fuels.

Looking at its carbon footprint – the sum of its greenhouse gas emissions – LPG is one of the cleanest conventional fuels available. Originating mainly from natural gas production, LPG is also non-toxic and has no impact on soil, water and underground aquifers.

LPG also helps to reduce Black Carbon and Particular Matter emissions, which not only compromises both outdoor and indoor air quality, but can cause serious health problems. According to the World Health Organisation, air pollution with Particular Matter claims an average of 8.6 months from the life of every person in the EU.

The LPG industry is well placed to provide solutions to improving local air quality, from encouraging the uptake of autogas and hybrid engines in the automotive sector to assisting developing nations to help their populations switch from wood and kerosene to LPG for their cooking and heating needs.