Business & Industry
Industry
Liquid gases are used far beyond home heating, energy generation and hot water supply in rural and off natural gas grid homes. They support a wide range of energy users across Ireland, including State buildings such as schools, hospitals, primary care centres, heritage properties and public sector offices.
They are also widely used where portable energy is required, such as in the growing street food sector, outdoor restaurant spaces with barbeques and patio heaters, and in holiday parks and campsites.
Liquid gas is a highly adaptable and efficient energy source that supports a wide range of industrial processes, particularly where strong, controllable flames and precise temperature management are essential.
It is used for:
Space Heating
Processing Heating
Water Heating
Metal Fabrication
Drying
Food Processing
Petrochemical production
Industrial ovens and furnaces
One of the key advantages of liquid gas in industrial settings is its high calorific value, delivering significant energy output per unit. Its clean combustion makes it especially attractive for operations aiming to reduce environmental impact without compromising performance.
Liquid gas also offers consistent composition and easily adjustable temperatures, ensuring optimal control during production. A great example of the industrial utility of liquid gas is in glass manufacturing, where precise heat control is essential due to complex chemical reactions.
Catering and Hospitality
Businesses in the catering and hospitality sector require reliable energy for hot water, heating and cooking. Liquid gas provides dependable performance with excellent, precise flame control. Its visible blue flame is ideal for professional kitchens.
Hospitality is central to Ireland’s regional economies, supporting employment and tourism. In many rural and off natural gas grid areas, liquid gas ensures these businesses can continue to operate smoothly.
Applications in Hospitality
- Heating: Fast, efficient and comfortable heating throughout indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Hot water: Continuous supply through advanced tankless systems.
- Cooking: Controllable, clean heat for professional kitchens.
- Laundry: Faster, more efficient drying and washing systems.
- Swimming pools and spas: Reliable heating year round.
- Electricity and power: CHP systems generating heat and power cost effectively.
- Air conditioning: New liquid gas based AC units provide an energy efficient alternative to electric systems.
Agriculture
Liquid gas plays a vital role in modern agriculture, offering a wide range of applications across the sector. From delivering consistent heat for crop growth to providing optimal temperatures for drying, liquid gas is a clean, safe, and efficient energy source that supports productivity and sustainability on farms.