Liquid Gas Europe
Liquid Gas Europe is a nonprofit association that represents the voice of the liquid gas industry in Brussels. We advocate for a safe and stable regulatory environment to ensure a just energy transition for all.
Key benefits of liquid gases
Versatile
Used in off-grid heating, industrial applications and vehicles, liquid gases have more than 1000 applications in Europe.
Renewable
Increasingly available in Europe, renewable liquid gases are a ‘drop in’ solution, which can be used in existing appliances.
Cleaner
Liquid gases have low particle emissions, low NOx emissions, and low sulphur content, resulting in significantly lower air pollution compared to some other off-grid energy sources.
Portable
Liquid gases are available and can be easily transported to consumers even in most remote areas of Europe.
Secure
Due to its diverse origins and ease of transport, liquid gases offer a reliable alternative where other energy sources cannot reach their end destination.
Lower carbon
LPG emits 21% less CO2 than conventional fuels. Renewable liquid gases can lower the carbon footprint of conventional liquid gases by around 80%.
What are Liquid Gases?
Liquid gases are an energy source derived from natural gas, oil production, or renewable sources.
Why Liquid Gases?
As an immediately available lower carbon solution, liquid gases can play a key role in Europe’s path towards decarbonisation.
by the numbers
Liquid Gases by
the Numbers.
- Used in off-grid heating, industrial applications and vehicles, liquid gases have more than 1000 applications in Europe. 1000%
- Liquid gases cover the energy needs of 20 million EU citizens and 700 000 businesses in rural and off-grid areas, and should therefore remain affordable and accessible to all. 20%
- The European production of liquid gases can meet 76% of current European demand. 76%
- Autogas is the number one alternative fuel in the EU with over 8.5 million vehicles in circulation. 8.5%
Our Priorities
Liquid gases are a key piece of the energy puzzle and require an appropriate legislative framework. Thanks to liquid gases, millions of European citizens, particularly those living in off-grid rural areas, can take part in the energy transition.
The buildings sector is a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, representing 35% of energy-related EU emissions. Liquid gas offers a cost-effective decarbonisation route for rural off-grid communities and ensure no one is left behind in the energy transition.
Road transport represents almost 20% of Europe’s total greenhouse gas emissions and is the main cause of air pollution in cities. To improve air quality today, we need sustainable transport solutions, which are cleaner, accessible and affordable so all EU citizens can take part in the energy transition.
The European liquid gas industry supports the European Union’s ambitious goal to become climate neutral by 2050 and is fully committed to helping achieve it. With the development of renewable liquid gases, such as bioLPG (biopropane) and renewable & recycled carbon DME, the industry stands committed to contributing to a just energy transition.
Liquid Gas Europe is an active contributor to the work of the European regulator responsible for the transportation of dangerous goods, the RID/ADR/ADN. We also provide a forum for members to investigate, communicate and discuss safety-related issues and initiatives. Safety is a preeminent consideration for us and our members.
Liquid Gas Europe supports, liaises with and actively engages in the work of CEN, the European Committee for Standardisation, through various Technical Committees and Working Groups. We also help facilitate the work of the standards advisor in relation to the incorporation of standards within the regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods in Europe.
Liquid Gas Europe is committed to sustainable and responsible business practices, and we recognise the importance of aligning our efforts with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and relevant European policy objectives. We have encapsulated our ambitions in a Sustainability Charter that outlines the aspirations of our members, which are illustrated in case studies of their sustainability initiatives.
To enable liquid gases and renewable liquid gases to fully contribute to the European Green Deal, we need policies that distinguish between lower-carbon and high-carbon fossil fuels. We need support for alternative fuels with a track record of success, and Member States need the necessary flexibility to tailor energy taxation to their specific needs.
Our latest campaigns
Liquid Gas Europe develops dedicated campaigns to raise awareness about key issues that could impact Europe’s energy transition.
Towards a decarbonised future in rural Europe with LPG
News & Resources
- News
- Resources
Joint Statement: Advocating for Technology Openness in CO2 Emission Standards
Autogas in Europe: The Role of Bulgaria in Driving LPG Adoption and the Future of bioLPG
Liquid Gas Europe co-signed the Turin joint statement on sustainable biofuels on 29 April
Liquid Gas Europe Manifesto: Ensuring a just energy transition everywhere and for all
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Our Members
Liquid Gas Europe membership is composed of national associations as well as distributors, suppliers and equipment manufacturers of liquid gases and renewable liquid gases, such as renewable LPG and renewable & recycled carbon DME.
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