Gas regulators automatically modulate high pressure gas to a maximum pre-determined limit. LPG (propane) gas regulators reduce the LPG pressure delivered to the gas appliances from the gas bottles. The pressure within a gas bottle can be 800-900kPa vs the 2.75kPa typically required. LPG gas regulators are usually factory pre-set to the standard operating pressure for the appliances.
The main purpose of an LPG gas regulator is to reduce gas bottle pressures which can be around 800-900kpa depending on the temperature down to a safe working pressure and have the ability to maintain the accepted pressure. Different regulators are used depending on the location along the gas pipeline; however the main reason is to be able to deliver a safe working pressure for the appliance to run correctly and efficiently.
LPG consumption in India is forecast to surpass 35 MMT by FY26. North region dominated India LPG market over the past few years, and is further forecast to continue dominating the market through FY26.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a flammable mixture of various hydrocarbons, and majorly consists of propane and butane. LPG gas is colorless and odorless; and emits less quantity of CO2 when compared to petrol or diesel. Thus, LPG is extensively used as a cooking fuel, both in commercial and residential setups throughout the country.
Application of LPG in the industrial sector is also increasing, owing to growing use of LPG as a feedstock in petrochemical plants in the country. Moreover, rising demand from transport segment and increasing consumption of LPG to produce various chemical components such as propylene, ethylene, butadiene, etc., is further anticipated to boost demand for LPG in the country in the coming years. Furthermore, increasing prices of naptha, rising LPG imports and expanding distribution network are anticipated to fuel consumption of LPG in India during FY17-FY26.