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A  case  for  Autogas  

Rajeewa Sirisuriya

Autogas  is  an  important  segment  

Source:  2014  WLPGA  Global  Sta6s6cal  Review  -­‐  Argus  Media  

What  is  Autogas  

Ø  LPG  used  as  an  automo6ve    fuel      Ø  A  mix  of  Propane  (C3H8  )  &  Butane    (C4H10  )      Ø  An    affordable  alterna6ve  fuel    

Autogas  =  automo6ve  LPG  =  Auto  LP  Gas  =  GPL=  GLP  

Why  Autogas    

Ø   A  cleaner  &  cheaper  alterna6ve  fuel  Ø   Provides  governments  with  transport  energy  choice    Ø   Safe  Ø   Commercially  available  ,  easy  to  access      Ø   Service  sta6on  technology  is  well  developed    Ø   Proven  vehicle  conversion  technology    

Benefits  of  Autogas    

Ø Environmental  friendly,  helps  to  combat  air  pollu6on  –  emits  less  CO2  &  NOx    

Ø Typically  less  expensive    compared    to  conven6onal  fuels  like  petrol  &  diesel  

Ø Driving  range  is  comparable  to  petrol  Ø Less  wear  on  engine    Ø Latest  genera6on  conversion  systems  designed  to  meet  stringent  emission  standards        

Autogas  systems  for  vehicles    

Ø RetrofiZed  systems  -­‐  usually  dual  fuel    Ø Dedicated  Autogas  –  factory  fiZed  systems        

Autogas  systems  for  vehicles    

Autogas  systems  –  three  different  types  1.  The  conven6onal  converter  and  mixer  system    2.  The  vapour  phase  injec6on  system  3.  Liquid  phase    injec6on  system    

Autogas  service  sta8ons  design      

Ø   Key  equipment      §  Storage  tanks  –  above  ground  or  underground    § Autogas  dispensers    §  LPG  pump  &  pipe  work    

Ø Applicable    standards  and  code  requirements  .Ex  AS/NZS  1596:2014  (The  storage  and  handling  of  LP  Gas)          

Ø Regulatory  requirements  -­‐    approvals,  licences  and  permits      

Ø Opera6onal  requirements    

Autogas  service  sta8ons  design    

Autogas  Service  sta8ons  Design    

Autogas  Service  sta8ons  Design    

•  Underground  installa6on      

Autogas  safety    

Ø Use  approved  car  conversion  equipment  Ø Installa6on  by  trained  personnel    Ø Use  only  LPG  tanks  designed  for  autogas  with  safety  devices  –  do  not  use  cylinders  designed  for  domes6c  use  

Ø Vehicles  to  be  refilled  from  service  sta6ons  using  approved    autogas  dispensers    

Ø Regular  safety  checks  on  car  conversion  system    

Developing  an  Autogas  market  

Planning        Ø Volume  forecasts    Ø Refuelling  network  –  Loca6ons  are  very  important    Ø Conversion  (installer)  facili6es    Ø Access  to  compliant  conversion  kit  suppliers  &  training    

Ø Industry  approach  –  Develop  as  an  industry  together  or  go  alone      

Developing  an  Autogas  market  

To  be  successful  -­‐  Ø Industry  commitment    –  Conversion  suppliers  (installers)  ,  autogas  suppliers  (  LPG  distribu6on  companies)    

Ø Government  backing  &  support    –  regulatory  requirements  ,  standards  ,  incen6ves  etc  

Ø Autogas  refuelling  network            Ø Vehicle  industry    support  (OEM)  

Key  components  for  an  Autogas  market  

Integrate Autogas in their product portfolio

Need to set the environmental

and fiscal policies

Focus on long-term

Policy stability

Autogas  suppliers  

Automo8ve  Industry  

Government  

-  Enhance their corporate image -  Answer customer demands

-  Ensure fuel price differentiations -  Put incentives to upgrade to Autogas

-  Invest in infrastructure and distribution network

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Consumer  Percep8on  

Developing  an  Autogas  market  

Training    Ø   Training  is  vital  to  ensure    autogas  industry  standards  are  met        

Ø   Installer  training  –  equipment  manufacturers    Ø   Refuelling  training    –  LPG  (Autogas)  distributors/  service  sta6on  operators      

Developing  an  Autogas  market  

Where  to  go  for  assistance    Ø LPG  Industry  associa6ons  Ø Local  regulatory  authori6es    Ø WLPGA  

World  Autogas  demand  by  region  

Source:  2014  WLPGA  Global  Sta6s6cal  Review  -­‐  Argus  Media  

Worlds  top  ten  Autogas  countries  

Source:  2014  WLPGA  Global  Sta6s6cal  Review  -­‐  Argus  Media  

World  Autogas  market    

Country   Consumption  (  '000t)  2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013

South  Korea   4,103 3,987 -­‐3 2,433,367 2,410,495 1,994 1,994

Turkey 2,695 2,727 1 3,649,000 3,934,753 9,802 10,089

Russia 2,650 2,850 8 2,500,000 3,000,000 4,300 4,400

Poland 1,600 1,575 -­‐2 2,615,000 2,750,000 5,600 5,250

Italy 1,352 1,520 12 1,867,000 1,930,000 3,230 3,250

Thailand   1,061 1,775 67 1,014,089 1,020,000 1,185 1,090

Japan 1,053 980 -­‐7 241,983 234,473 1,574 1,517

Australia 947 813 -­‐14 499,733 490,237 3,703 3,703

China 631 730 16 141,000 141,000 310 310

Ukraine 724 821 13 1,380,000 1,500,000 2,422 2,750

Total  North  America 927 927 0 594,562 593,974 5,154 5,184

Total  S  &  Cent.  America 1,519 1,710 13 543,208 580,307 3,645 3,804

Total  Europe  &  Eurasia 12,322 12,866 4 15,484,317 16,727,561 47,818 50,451

Total  Africa 505 509 1 210,270 210,370 495 506

Total  Asia-­‐Pacific   8,952 9,496 12 6,536,652 6,656,133 11,052 10,953

Total  World 24,508 24,802 5.3 23,512,309 24,911,465 68,279 70,933

Autogas  consumption,  vehicles  and  dispensing  sites  

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