Global map Open menu Home - SHV Energy What we do What we do – SHV Energy BioLPG bioLPG – SHV Energy BioLPG BioLPG is chemically identical to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), but with a lower carbon footprint. What is bioLPG? Go to Why use bioLPG? Go to What our customers say Go to What is bioLPG? What is bioLPG? BioLPG is propane produced from renewable feedstocks such as plant and vegetable waste material; it is also called renewable propane and biopropane. BioLPG is an ideal energy solution for those wishing to reduce their carbon footprint, as it reduces CO2 emissions up to 80%. It is identical in use and performance to conventional LPG. At SHV Energy we are proud to pioneer this product and are developing a strong pipeline of new opportunities in order to continually expand our ability to supply sustainable bioLPG to our customers who live and work beyond the grid. BioLPG can be produced in a number of ways depending on the feedstock and process. Currently, the main production method is the renewable (or HVO) biodiesel production process. This also generates a by-product of bioLPG. During the refining process, a variety of waste ‘off-gases’ are produced that contain propane or bioLPG. For every tonne of biodiesel, 50 kg of bioLPG is generated from this off-gas stream. This co-product is then purified to make it identical to conventional propane. Why use bioLPG? Why switch? Get reliable energy while reducing carbon emissions and helping the environment. Renewable Availability Versatility Cleaner Portable Drop In solution 17% lower costs of running a bioLPG boiler when compared with a biomass boiler in old buildings 80% reduction in CO2 emissions possible when switching to bioLPG BioLPG and sustainability With our products we are contributing to the reduction of carbon emission and air pollution. At SHV Energy, we measure the carbon impact of our products and services based on the carbon footprint of our customers. This reduces as our customers switch from traditional high-carbon energy sources to LPG, LNG or bioLPG. As we increase the supply of bioLPG to meet demand and move towards renewable energy, our customers are also able to reduce their carbon footprint. In 2019, we saved around 308 Mt of CO2 through the supply of our products (LPG, LNG and bioLPG) to our customers. This is equal to growing more than 141,000 trees for 100 years. See how we manage the bioLPG distribution process effectively through ‘mass balance’ in this video. How are we integrating bioLPG into our sustainability efforts? Every year, we publish a report on our sustainability performance Take me to the latest sustainability report What our customers say Case study Montalto Estate in Ireland switch to Calor bioLPG 100% renewable energy “Our whole ethos is sustainability, re-growing, regenerating woodlands, the gardens, the buildings themselves”. David Wilson — Managing Director, Montalto Estate Read more Case study BrookLodge & Macreddin Village in Ireland and the UK switch to Calor bioLPG 100% renewable energy “Sustainability has been part of what we do here in Brook Lodge and the Strawberry Tree since the day dot”. Evan Doyle — Founder, Brooklodge & Macreddin Village Read more Case study La-Roche-Posay became the first industrial site in France to use bioLPG in 2018 BioLPG as a drop-in replacement fuel was particularly relevant for La-Roche-Posay, as the product has no impact on the performance of their manufacturing activity and it could be easily incorporated in the distribution network of Primagaz France. Read more Case study Circle K to sell 100% bioLPG cylinders in all its stores in Sweden from April 2020 Customers in Scandinavia rely on Primagaz to supply gas for a variety of applications including industrial heating, as well as a wide range of off-grid outdoor leisure activities that utilise cylinders. Read more Want to know where to find bioLPG? We launched bioLPG in 2018 and it’s currently available through our brands in various countries in Europe. Have a look at the links below to find a dealer or contact person near you. For all other countries or enquiries please contact sustainablefuels@shvenergy.com Calor Great Britain Calor Ireland Primagaz France Primagaz Benelux Primagaz Scandinavia Primagas Germany Primagas Spain Our impact Our aim is to make impact over the short, medium and long term for our customers, our people and our planet. Our vision Find out about our plans for the future. Who we are At SHV Energy we make it our daily mission to look after each of our 30 million customers and 17,000 employees. Find out who we are. SHV Energy is a leading global distributor of off-grid energy such as LPG, LNG and is active in the area of sustainable fuels and renewable energy solutions. 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