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Liquid gas - heat, fuel, lifeblood.

LPG is a jack-of-all-trades. Its versatility as an energy source is astonishing. LPG creates heat, drives, secures industrial processes. LPG is heating energy and fuel. Liquefied petroleum gas is a reliable companion for the energy transition, enabling economical and practicable solutions with maximum security of supply. Why is that so? Find out more here.

Liquid gas: What is it?

LPG is a mixture of the main components propane and butane, i.e. energy-rich hydrocarbons. It is also known as LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). In its normal state, liquefied petroleum gas is gaseous. However, it already liquefies under low pressure of only about eight bar. This implies that the energy contained in approximately 1,000 liters of gaseous LPG is condensed into just about four liters of liquid. This allows a great deal of energy - 12.87 kWh/kg calorific value and 13.98 kWh/kg calorific value - to be stored and transported in a particularly compact and space-saving way. Incidentally, the sources of supply for liquefied petroleum gas traded in Germany are in Western Europe, and availability is assured in the long term.

What are the advantages of liquid gas?

LPG is versatile, extremely efficient and more environmentally friendly than other fossil fuels such as oil. Thanks to its excellent transport and storage capabilities, liquefied gas can be used very flexibly: with liquefied gas tanks as energy reservoirs, space-saving installation of liquefied gas supply facilities is possible almost everywhere. Economical gas energy is thus available independently of transmission networks. LPG may even be used in water protection areas due to its positive environmental properties. As mobile energy in cylinders, liquefied petroleum gas is a practical companion for camping and barbecues, in the home and garden, at work and during leisure time. And as a fuel, liquefied petroleum gas drives forklifts and cars economically.

That speaks in favour of liquid gas from WestfalenGas.

Flexible

  • Setting up a liquefied gas supply system is simple and inexpensive.
  • Liquid gas can be used away from large supply networks.

Efficient

  • LPG has a high energy content, so it delivers more power per litre than many other energy sources.
  • The combination with modern heating and process technology increases energy utilisation: the use is highly efficient and cost-saving.

Eco-friendly

  • LPG reduces the environmental impact of CO2 by around 15 percent compared to heating oil.
  • LPG emits very little soot, fine dust and nitrogen oxides during combustion.
  • LPG is not hazardous to water. It may even be used in water protection areas.

Secure

  • Liquid gas is stored outside buildings in special containers.
  • Supply, application and safety technology is mature and proven in practice.
  • Liquefied petroleum gas is subject to clear regulations. The Technical Rules for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (TRF) define the requirements in detail.

Where is liquefied petroleum gas used?

Liquid propane gas unfolds its power in numerous fields of application. Classic uses for liquefied petroleum gas are, for example:

  • Fuel for LPG heating systems in private and commercial properties.
  • Fuel for forklift trucks (LPG).
  • LPG (mostly LPG at the filling station price mast).
  • Process energy in industrial processes (flame cutting, asphalt heating, etc.).
  • Multi-talented in agriculture (stable and greenhouse heating, grain drying, etc.).

Heating with liquefied petroleum gas.

LPG heating systems for private households and businesses are the perfect bridging technology on the path to the energy transition. As an affordable, mature solution, LPG systems are particularly suitable as:

  • Replacement for old oil, night storage and solid fuel heating systems.
  • Reliable alternative to natural gas heating in new and old buildings.
  • Pipeline-independent heat supply in new and old buildings.

With liquid gas for heating you benefit from

  • moderate investment costs,
  • low space requirements,
  • economical and emission-reducing heat supply.

Liquid gas and solar thermal.

Propane gas is particularly attractive as a liquid energy source for a gas hybrid heating system. In addition to condensing technology, regenerative components are also used here. For example, the integration of solar thermal energy is very effective: collectors collect free solar heat for the hot water and heating circuit.

  • LPG and solar thermal complement each other perfectly and are technically easy to combine.
  • LPG and solar thermal optimise the effect of condensing technology even further. This ensures further cost savings and even lower emissions.
  • Liquid gas and solar thermal are partially eligible for subsidies.

Liquefied petroleum gas as a fuel.

LPG also serves as drive energy for motor vehicles. Both as LPG and as propellant gas for forklifts, it is an inexpensive and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional fuels.

Liquefied petroleum gas as process energy.

The high energy density of liquefied petroleum gas makes it the optimal energy source for a wide range of industrial applications. In high-temperature and drying processes, liquefied petroleum gas scores highly as a process energy with high economic efficiency. Its long-term availability also makes liquefied petroleum gas an easily calculable factor in securing a company's existence. This benefits, for example:

  • Bakeries
  • Ceramic industry
  • Metal working and processing industry
  • Concrete, cement and sand-lime brick producing companies
  • Meat processing companies

Liquid gas on demand: How would you like it?

You can obtain liquefied petroleum gas as needed in a liquefied petroleum gas tank or in a gas cylinder. Tanks are mainly used for stationary heat and process energy supply. There are two simple options for this: Rent a liquefied gas tank or buy a liquefied gas tank. 
For mobile applications, there is the practical propane gas cylinder. Different container sizes leave nothing to be desired in business and leisure.

Liquefied petroleum gas and the environment.

Liquid gas is a fossil fuel. Nevertheless, it is good for the environment. Because it burns almost residue-free. Because it reduces CO2 emissions up to 15 percent compared to heating oil. Because it is highly energy-efficient, especially when combined with modern heating and process technology. Because it harmonises excellently with regenerative components. In order to take an important step towards reducing climate pollution, we offer of CO2-neutral liquefied petroleum gas in tanks option. CO2-neutral propane in cylinders is our standard. For both variants, we trade with climate certificates according to internationally recognised standards.

 

WestfalenGas: Liquid gas infused with expertise.

With liquid gas from the Westfalengas brand you are doing everything right: you are securing the power of modern gas heat for highly efficient energy use. You benefit from the liquid gas expertise that Westfalengas has built up since 1954. You gain one of the most efficient liquid gas specialists as a reliable supplier. And this is the essence of expertise that fuels our energy experts. The result is exactly the liquefied petroleum gas supply that suits you best: YOURS!

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You don't know yet which liquid gas supply model suits your needs? We will show you all the options and find the best solution for your liquid gas supply with Westfalengas together.

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FAQ: Frequently asked questions about liquid gas

What is the difference between LPG and natural gas?

Although natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas are both hydrocarbons, they differ significantly: natural gas is extracted from underground deposits and distributed via large pipelines and long-distance networks. Liquefied petroleum gas is mainly produced during oil refining and is independent of pipelines. Compressed natural gas is also called CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), on the other hand, is liquefied natural gas. Unfortunately, this often leads to confusion with liquid gas, i.e. propane, which is abbreviated to LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). Westfalengas is liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

What does the future hold for liquefied petroleum gas?

Liquefied petroleum gas is available worldwide in sufficient quantities, and numerous sources of supply in Western Europe ensure long-term supply. LPG already makes an important contribution to the energy transition as a guarantor of efficient energy use and due to its compatibility with renewable energies.

When does liquid gas become liquid?

A little pressure is enough: from 8 bar, liquefied gas changes from a gaseous to a liquid state of aggregation. In the process, one litre of gas turns into about 0.0038 litres of liquid.