AEGPLYOUR EUROPEAN LPG ASSOCIATION

YOUR EUROPEAN LPG ASSOCIATION

AEGPL REPRESENTS THE LPG SECTOR AT THE EUROPEAN

LEVEL AND COUNTS AMONG ITS MEMBERS COMPANIES FROM

ACROSS THE INDUSTRY, ranging from LPG distributors, national associations,

to manufacturers, consultancies and media companies. As well

as promoting and defending the interests of the European LPG

sector at EU, CEN, and UNECE level, AEGPL offers a platform

for sharing knowledge and experiences from across Europe. Our

dedicated team in Brussels is there to help you, whenever you need

information that can help your business.

AEGPLYOUR EUROPEAN LPG ASSOCIATION

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YOUR EUROPEAN LPG ASSOCIATION

AEGPL

1 / ADVOCATE THE INTERESTS OF THE LPG SECTOR AT EU LEVEL

AEGPL is an active and influential stakeholder in the EU energy and environmental policy process, representing all parts of the LPG sector.

3/ SHARE EXPERIENCES IN THE LPG INDUSTRY

AEGPL is a hub for sharing knowledge among its members.

2/ PROMOTE THE SAFE USE, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OF LPG

AEGPL contributes to the continued safe application of LPG across Europe. We do this through active involvement in EU and UN/ECE meetings.

4/ DEVELOP STANDARDS THAT WORK FOR THE INDUSTRY

AEGPL participates in various groups to promote standards that work best for its members.

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YOUR EUROPEAN LPG ASSOCIATION

AEGPL

1/ ADVOCATE THE INTERESTS OF THE LPG SECTOR AT EU LEVELThe EU has never been more influential and energy policy has never been so

important. Climate change, air pollution, and security of supply policies are among

many policy areas that have a direct impact on the LPG industry. All AEGPL members

are kept up to date with the latest developments that can directly or indirectly affect

their businesses. AEGPL members also contribute to the LPG industry’s official positions

through AEGPL’s various taskforces and working groups

CASE STUDYALTERNATIVE FUELS INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTIVE

The European Union adopted in 2014 the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive.

AEGPL participated in a Working Group led by the European Commission where

it successfully argued for the inclusion of Autogas in the scope of the Directive.

Following this achievement, AEGPL proceeded to support its members in better

understanding the complexity of the Directive, namely by organising a workshop

with experts.

The work done by AEGPL contributed to empowering national associations

in securing the recognition of the role of Autogas in their countries’ national

policy frameworks.

“THE AEGPL’S INPUT INTO ENERGY POLICY AT EUROPEAN UNION LEVEL IS CRITICAL FOR THE LPG INDUSTRY. FURTHERMORE, AS A BUSINESS PRESENT IN SEVERAL EUROPEAN MARKETS, WE WELCOME THE ROLE THE AEGPL PLAYS IN SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS IN THEIR WORK PROMOTING LPG AT A NATIONAL LEVEL.”

HENRY CUBBON MANAGING DIRECTOR DCC ENERGY LPG

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AEGPL works with authorities in Brussels and Geneva to ensure that all

technical and safety regulations are both workable and fit for purpose,

and AEGPL members enjoy the opportunity to put forward their

positions on regulations. AEGPL’s technical coordination group

is the European industry’s key forum for in depth analysis of

technical regulations and standards, and corresponding

formulation of positions. It also oversees a number of

working groups on technical topics.

2/ AEGPL PROMOTES

THE SAFE USE, TRANSPORT, AND STORAGE OF LPG

AEGPL IS THE LPG INDUSTRY’S REPRESENTATIVE AT EU LEVEL MEETINGS, AS WELL AS AT THE

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE.

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AEGPL IS A HUB FOR INFORMATION, SHARING OF EXPERIENCES, BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF OUR DEDICATED TEAM AND

THE AEGPL NETWORK’S KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND EXPERTISE, WE PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS.

“I HAVE A MEETING WITH A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL TO URGE

SUPPORT FOR AUTOGAS. WHAT EU LEGISLATION BACKS THIS UP?”

“I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE

LPG FOR USE IN BOATS?”

“I HEARD THAT THE EU LEGISLATION ON OIL STOCKS

APPLIES TO MY COMPANY. IS THAT RIGHT?”

“HOW DOES THE STANDARD ON CYLINDER LABELLING APPLY TO

COMPOSITE CYLINDERS?”

3/ SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES IN THE

LPG INDUSTRY

THE AEGPL HELPDESK A FEW EXAMPLES

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AEGPL’S TEAM OF POLICY AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ALSO HELP MEMBERS WITH LOBBYING ACTIONS IN THEIR OWN COUNTRIES

CASE STUDY

ENERGY TAXATION DIRECTIVE

The European Commission released in 2011 a proposal on the Energy Taxation Directive, which sets minimum excise duties for energy products. The proposal assumed a significant increase in the excise duty rate applying to LPG, which would have made LPG less competitive.

In face of this threat, AEGPL created a working group in order to coordinate its members’ outreach efforts. A rise in excise duty rates would have affected the uptake of vehicles running on alternative fuels, and would also have had a detrimental impact on rural households’ energy security. After more than three years of negotiations, the European Commission withdrew the new proposal in December 2014, maintaining the existing excise duty rates.

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LPG SECTOR REPORT

AEGPL publishes, in cooperation with Argus Media, a comprehensive report on the LPG sector in 32 European countries, which is available to members only. In addition to this AEGPL publishes numerous other internal and external publications.

“AS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, BEING PART OF AEGPL ALLOWS US TO MAKE THE VOICE OF OUR MEMBERS HEARD BEYOND THE BORDERS OF OUR COUNTRY AND LEARN FROM EXPERIENCES IN OTHER COUNTRIES.”JOËL PEDESSAC GENERAL MANAGER CFBP – FRENCH LPG ASSOCIATION

RECENT AEGPL PUBLICATIONS

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“AEGPL HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN RAISING THE AWARENESS OF POLICY

MAKERS TO THE MULTIPLE BENEFITS OF LPG AND ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE

LIVES OF MILLIONS OF USERS. IT MAKES PERFECT SENSE FOR US TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT THIS COLLECTIVE EFFORT”

FRÉDÉRIC GAUSSEN MARKETING & COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

HEXAGON RAGASCO AS

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Through the AEGPL supported CEN TC 286 Committee, AEGPL

and its members help contribute to the development of standards

that work for the European LPG industry. AEGPL’s technical

coordination group, consisting of members from across

Europe, is one of the drivers behind the formulation

of these standards.

4/ DEVELOPING STANDARDS

THAT ARE FIT FOR PURPOSE

AEGPL IS A KEY STAKEHOLDER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LPG

STANDARDS IN EUROPE.

“THE AEGPL TECHNICAL COORDINATION GROUP IS AN UNPARALLELED EXPERT FORUM TO KEEP

ABREAST OF ALL RELEVANT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING OUR EUROPEAN

INDUSTRY, AND HELP OUR INDUSTRY TO ALWAYS BE AHEAD OF THE CURVE.”

ESTEBAN PAJARES, TECHNICAL ADVISORAOGLP - SPANISH ASSOCIATION OF LPG OPERATORS

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AEGPL ALSO HOLDS ITS ANNUAL CONGRESS EACH YEAR IN A EUROPEAN CITY. AEGPL MEMBERS BENEFIT

FROM REDUCED RATES ON DELEGATE PASSES, AS WELL AS INVITATIONS TO MEMBERS’ ONLY MEETINGS AND EVENTS. THOSE MEMBERS WHO EXHIBIT AT THE

AEGPL CONGRESS RECEIVE FIRST CHOICE ON THE SELECTION OF BOOTHS AS WELL AS A 20% DISCOUNT.

AEGPL CONGRESSAND EXHIBITION

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COMPANIES CAN JOIN AEGPL FOR A LITTLE MORE

THAN 3,000 EUROS PER YEAR. IF YOUR COMPANY IS INTERESTED IN

BECOMING A MEMBER

COME AND TALK TO US!

KEY BENEFITS FOR LPG DISTRIBUTORS

+ Comprehensive European market statistics

+ Helpdesk services

+ Representation at the European level

+ Updates on European legislation affecting your business

+ Sharing best practices in the LPG industry

+ Participation in technical coordination and working groups

+ Discount on Congress participation

KEY BENEFITS FOR NATIONAL LPG ASSOCIATIONS

+ Monitoring of European legislation

+ Representation at European level

+ Participation in technical coordination and working groups

+ Participation in policy taskforces

+ Helpdesk services

+ Lobbying support at national level

+ Discount on Congress participation

KEY BENEFITS FOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

+ First choice of exhibition booths each year at AEGPL Congress

+ 20% discount on exhibition booth

+ Opportunity to expand your network of customers and suppliers

+ Helpdesk services

+ Participation in technical coordination and working groups

+ Comprehensive European markets statistics

ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE THE BELOW BENEFITS

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APPLICATION FORM 2018

COMPANY NAME ___________________________________________________________________________

SECTOR ___________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________

POST CODE ____________________________ CITY ______________________________________________

COUNTRY __________________________________________________________________________________

WEBSITE __________________________________________________________________________________

MR MRS MS DR. (PLEASE TICK THE RELEVANT BOX)

NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE __________________________________________________________________

POSITION __________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER ___________________________ FAX NUMBER _______________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________

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PLEASE TICK THE RELEVANT MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY:

WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD ALSO FILL IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

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EUROPEAN COUNTRIES IN WHICH YOUR ORGANISATION IS PRESENT

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Pan-European LPG Distributor

Pan-European Distributors are admitted as FULL MEMBERS and receive two individual votes in the General Assembly Annual Fees: 36,355€

National LPG Distributor

National Distributors are admitted as FULL MEMBERS and receive one individual vote in the General Assembly Annual Fees: EUR 15,582€

Affiliate Member

Affiliate members receive one collective vote in the General Assembly. Annual fees: 3,402€

National Association

National Associations are admitted as FULL MEMBERS. Their fees are based on a combination of fixed and variable amounts, as mentioned in the “AEGPL Statutes” and “Internal Rules.”

DATE: __________________________________________ SIGNATURE _________________________________

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By submitting this application form, I confirm that I represent the company / organisation requesting membership. I apply for membership of the European LPG Association and agree to adhere to the AEGPL Statutes and Internal Rules. I understand that the annual membership fee may change subject to decision of the General Assembly. I further understand that membership renews automatically each year unless cancelled by resignation in writing 6 months in advance of the membership year or is otherwise revoked by the General Assembly.

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