Johannesburg, Thursday, 31 October 2024 – The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa is pleased to announce a significant step forward in the standardisation of cylinder deposit fees across the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector. Following an approach to the Competition Commission, the Association has secured approval to implement uniform deposit fees for LPG cylinders, […]
LPGSA joins the global fraternity in celebrating LPG Day
The global LPG industry will celebrate LPG Day on 7 June 2024, an annual global awareness day dedicated to showcasing the benefits of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). This celebration is an opportunity for the LPG industry worldwide to raise awareness about LPG’s versatility and its positive impact on millions of lives. LPG Day serves as […]
LPG’s Vital Role in Clean Cooking, Climate Solutions, and Sustainable Development
COP28 was gaveled to a close on the morning of 13th December after a long night of sometimes heated negotiations. The eventual impacts of the agreement are still being parsed but one thing is very clear, for the first time in the conference’s extensive history, COP28 placed clean cooking at the forefront of discussions around […]
Total Energies Announces Exhibition at Mall of the North in Polokwane Following Khayelitsha Success
Polokwane, South Africa – February 27, 2024 – Total Energies is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition at the Mall of the North in Polokwane, scheduled for March 1st, 2024. Building on the resounding success of the Total Gas exhibition sponsored in Khayelitsha on November 3rd, 2023, Total Energies is eager to engage with the […]
Opinion: LPGSA’s Educational Tour Illuminating Pathways to Sustainable Energy
In an age of evolving energy needs, communities across South Africa are navigating atransformative journey toward sustainable energy sources. Amidst this evolution, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association of South Africa (LPGSA) embarked on a captivating odyssey through various provinces, enlightening citizens about the virtues of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). This educational tour, akin to a […]
The Role of LPG in Energy Security
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a mixture of butane and propane, proportions of which are dependent on the season, but the summer grade is 40% butane and 60% propane. In South Africa, LPG is produced almost entirely as a by-product of the oil-refining process but with the closure of refineries in the country, a greater […]
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We are excited to bring you an exclusive insight into the groundbreaking “Gasper On The Go” campaign, a transformative initiative by Gasper Online that tackled the rampant spread of misinformation while fostering informed digital interactions and community connections. This inaugural report encapsulates the campaign’s multifaceted journey, challenges faced, lessons learned, and the vision for the […]
LPGas Winter Appliance Safety Checks
Johannesburg, 10 May 2021: With the onset of winter, homeowners who use LPGas roll-about heaters, patio heaters, water heaters or fireplaces need to ensure the safety of their gas equipment as well as the cylinders they use. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association of South Africa (LPGSA) is a non-profit industry body tasked with promoting the […]
LPG Association Name Change
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis unlike any we have ever seen before. It has the potential to disrupt not only our day to day lives but also established markets— with LPG no exception. We are going through uncharted territories. It requires all of us to remain positive about the future, overcome our own […]
Good LPG Industry Practices for LPG Filling Plants and Cylinder Distribution
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued advice on how to deal with the current Covid 19 virus pandemic (https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses). LPG cylinders are circulating between LPG filling plants and consumers during the current pandemic, potentially exposing personnel (including consumers), throughout the distribution channel, to infection. The virus spreads mainly between people in close contact with one […]
