Acasefor Autogas - LPG SUMMIT 5 - Autogas.pdf · Key"components"for"an"Autogas"market" Integrate Autogas in their product portfolio Need to set the environmental and fiscal policies

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


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


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


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

World Autogas demand by region


Worlds top ten Autogas countries


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

± % 13/12Dispensing sites Vehicles

Thank you

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