Propane — sometimes known as liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG — is a gas normally compressed and stored as a liquid. It is nontoxic, colorless, and virtually odorless; an identifying odor is added so it can be detected. It is commonly used for space and water heating, for cooking, and as fuel for engine applications such as forklifts, farm irrigation engines, fleet vehicles, and buses. However, its applications are rapidly growing due to new technology developments. When used as vehicle fuel, propane is known as autogas.
Propane is primarily a byproduct of domestic natural gas processing, though some of it is produced from crude oil refinement. U.S. supplies are becoming increasingly abundant due in large part to increased supplies of natural gas.
Propane production keeps quality jobs in our country. As of 2018, over 97,000 workers across the U.S. are employed in propane trade, wholesale, and sales. If you’re looking for a job that takes you places and makes an impact for customers, learn more about joining the industry.
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Information provided by the Propane Education and Research Council
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