What is LPG?

LPG is a mixture of butane and propane and is derived from refining crude oil or produced in natural gas fields.

The key characteristic of LPG is that at normal temperature and pressure it is a gas, but when subjected to moderate pressure it is liquefied and becomes 270 times more compact. This makes LPG practical for storage and transportation in containers- an advantage over other gases such as natural gas, which is expensive to liquefy and hence requires extensive piping networks for delivery to end users.

Most Jordanians are familiar with Liquid Petroleum Gas delivered in cylinders that are used for cooking and/or heating appliances. In addition to these applications, PROGAS Bulk LPG, which is supplied in larger containers, allows LPG to also be used for water heating, central heating and as a transportation fuel.

LPG is colorless and odorless, but an artificial odor is added to allow detection in case of leakage. It is not poisonous but can cause asphyxiation as it can replace air in confined spaces. LPG is a clean burning fuel that is more environmentally friendly than other types of fuel.