Liquid Gas

Liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, is a key part of Ireland's energy mix ensuring thousands of off-grid homes and businesses in Ireland have access to lower carbon gas.

Liquid gas is a key part of Ireland's energy mix, ensuring thousands of off‑grid homes and businesses have access to lower‑carbon gas. Liquid gas is the general name given for conventional LPG, renewable BioLPG, and renewable DME.

Liquid gas is a cleaner‑burning fuel composed primarily of propane and/or butane. It is known as “liquid gas” because it remains in liquid form under moderate pressure but turns into a gas when that pressure is released. This makes it far easier to store and transport compared to gases like natural gas, which require very high pressure or extremely low temperatures to liquefy.

Liquid gas emits almost no black carbon, which scientists advise is the second biggest contributor to climate change after C02 emissions, and produces very low levels of air and particulate pollutants, making it better for air quality. Liquid gas provides a clean, reliable, and easily transportable energy source that improves energy security and reduces reliance on more polluting fuels such as kerosene oil, peat, and coal.

Liquid gas burns more cleanly than other common heating fuels including kerosene oil, peat and coal. LPG combustion emits 36% less carbon dioxide than peat, 33% less than coal, and 11% less than kerosene heating oil.

Liquid gas is supplied in liquified form in a bulk tank or cylinder, making it a flexible fuel source that can reach areas not connected to Ireland’s natural gas grid or centralised district heating systems. Its portability is a key advantage in delivering reliable, lower‑carbon energy for rural homes and businesses with limited connectivity.

Liquid gas is transported by truck using specially designed pressurised tankers that maintain the gas in its liquid state. For smaller‑scale distribution, the gas is stored in steel cylinders (“bottled gas”), enabling safe handling, storage, and transport while preventing vaporisation.

Key Benefits of Lquid Gases

Versatility

Liquid gas is used across a wide range of domestic and commercial applications, including home heating and cooking, industrial operations, agricultural uses and outdoor recreation.

Cleaner Burning

As a smoke free fuel, liquid gas emits significantly fewer harmful pollutants – such as NOx, SOx, and particulate matter – than other fossil fuels, helping to improve air quality.

Accessible & cost effective

Liquid gas provides a cost-efficient energy solution, particularly in rural and off natural gas grid areas where infrastructure limitations make alternative lower carbon and / or renewable energy sources less viable.

Secure & portable

With a diverse range of supply sources and high transportability, liquid gas ensures energy security, operational flexibility, and supply resilience for rural and off natural gas grid applications.