The UK’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector is currently supplying 25 million litres of renewable liquid gases to customers nationwide, as reported by Liquid Gas UK in its latest industry census. This supply is projected to increase to over 35 million litres in bulk and nearly 1 million litres in cylinders within the next year, securing a market share exceeding 3%.
This expansion is attributed to substantial industry investment, with £1 billion in actual and planned investment anticipated this decade. Of this, £415 million is earmarked for initiatives through 2030, and approximately £75 million is specifically allocated for renewable liquid gases over the coming year.
George Webb, Chief Executive of Liquid Gas UK, stated, “Renewable liquid gases like bioLPG are playing a practical role in decarbonising heat, particularly for rural and off-grid homes and businesses which aren’t suitable for electrification. Supplying 25 million litres of renewable liquid gases to customers is a real milestone, and the fact this is expected to rise by 40% over the next 12 months shows the pace of change and determination to deliver a futureproof fuel across our sector.”
Key growth sectors include domestic heating, agriculture, leisure, and industrial processing. The industrial demand is a significant growth driver, underscoring the role of LPG and renewable liquid gases in supporting UK manufacturing and processing industries reliant on high-temperature heat, such as glass manufacturing.
For the 4 million UK homes off the gas grid, renewable liquid gases present a seamless, drop-in alternative to electric technologies, easily integrating into existing LPG systems. “The census highlights the opportunity for a broader energy mix to contribute towards the decarbonisation of heat,” added Mr Webb. “Thanks to industry investment, renewable liquid gases are already being supplied into the UK market. Looking forward, with the right long-term policy framework in place, we can accelerate supply, unlock further investment, and help deliver a fair transition to Net Zero for those in rural and off-grid areas.”
