At the dawn of 2019, environmental protection remains a key priority for the European Parliament. That is why the policies of the member states are geared towards the widespread use of propane-butane. Find out why it is important for everyone to use the environmentally friendly heating and transportation methods offered by LPG.
Every year, over 400,000 people die prematurely because of air pollution. This is the most significant risk factor for diseases in the EU caused by the environment. Particulate matter and nitrogen oxides are extremely dangerous to health. They are mainly emitted by cars and heating systems.
How can propane-butane improve air quality?
- When used as fuel for heating :
Heating systems using LPG emit between 80 and 99% less particulate matter and between 50 and 75% less nitrogen oxides than other heating fuels such as coal, peat, biomass, and others. Already more than 17% or 40 million households in the EU use propane-butane for cooking, heating, and water heating.
- When used as fuel for transportation:
EU legislation has long recognized the environmental benefits of using propane-butane in the transport sector. LPG is an alternative fuel that emits minimal harmful emissions compared to other fuels.
Propane-butane-powered cars emit 98% less nitrogen oxides than diesel cars and 90% less particulate matter than gasoline cars. Thanks to a good infrastructure network, LPG is widely available almost everywhere in the EU and is the perfect solution for reducing air pollution. Already, nearly 8 million cars in the EU run on propane-butane.
Due to its wide application, propane-butane is being used by more and more people in different regions of Europe. EU policies are aimed at its widespread distribution because LPG is one of the most environmentally friendly fuels.
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The full document LIQUID GAS EUROPE’S PRIORITIES FOR THE 2019-2024 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TERM can be viewed here.