BioLPG is chemically identical to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), but with a lower carbon footprint.
BioLPG is propane produced from renewable feedstocks such as plant and vegetable waste material; it is also called renewable propane and biopropane.
BioLPG is an ideal energy solution for those wishing to reduce their carbon footprint, as it reduces CO2 emissions up to 80%. It is identical in use and performance to conventional LPG. At SHV Energy we are proud to pioneer this product and are developing a strong pipeline of new opportunities in order to continually expand our ability to supply sustainable bioLPG to our customers who live and work beyond the grid.
BioLPG can be produced in a number of ways depending on the feedstock and process. Currently, the main production method is the renewable (or HVO) biodiesel production process. This also generates a by-product of bioLPG. During the refining process, a variety of waste ‘off-gases’ are produced that contain propane or bioLPG. For every tonne of biodiesel, 50 kg of bioLPG is generated from this off-gas stream. This co-product is then purified to make it identical to conventional propane.
Get reliable energy while reducing carbon emissions and helping the environment.
lower costs of running a bioLPG boiler when compared with a biomass boiler in old buildings
reduction in CO2 emissions possible when switching to bioLPG
With our products we are contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and air pollution.
At SHV Energy, we measure the carbon impact of our products and services based on the carbon footprint of our customers. This reduces as our customers switch from higher carbon and more polluting solid and liquid fuels, such as heating oil, coal and woody biomass*, to LPG, LNG or bioLPG. In 2019, we saved around 308 Mt of CO2 through the supply of our products (LPG, LNG and bioLPG) to our customers. This is equal to growing more than 141,000 trees for 100 years. See how we manage the bioLPG distribution process effectively through ‘mass balance’ in this video.
*LPG has lower emissions compared to polluting solid and liquid fuels, and has virtually no particulate matter emissions, improving both indoor and outdoor air quality. It also eliminates nearly all black carbon emissions from household cooking and helps reduce deforestation.
Source: The Contribution of LPG to the Sustainable Development Goals, World LPG Association.
Montalto Estate in Ireland switch to Calor bioLPG 100% renewable energy
“Our whole ethos is sustainability, re-growing, regenerating woodlands, the gardens, the buildings themselves”. David Wilson — Managing Director, Montalto Estate
BrookLodge & Macreddin Village in Ireland and the UK switch to Calor bioLPG 100% renewable energy
“Sustainability has been part of what we do here in Brook Lodge and the Strawberry Tree since the day dot”. Evan Doyle — Founder, Brooklodge & Macreddin Village
La-Roche-Posay became the first industrial site in France to use bioLPG in 2018
BioLPG as a drop-in replacement fuel was particularly relevant for La-Roche-Posay, as the product has no impact on the performance of their manufacturing activity and it could be easily incorporated in the distribution network of Primagaz France.
