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LPG FROM FALCON GAS
LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is a portable, clean, and efficient energy source
which is readily available to all Falcon Gas customers. Its unique properties make
it a versatile energy source which can be used in many different applications,
e.g. cooking, water heating, space heating, Autogas and various industrial uses.
PG is a clean burning fuel that to take heat energy from itself and its LPG generates the equivalent energy of
emits virtually no black carbon surroundings. Therefore, containers feel 13kWh of electricity.
Land does not spill. Its use improves cold to touch and if there is a heavy gas Falcon Gas is part of the ETG group
air quality, reduces the emissions of off-take, frost may appear on the outside. of companies, which was founded in
greenhouse gases, and protects the LPG offers South Africans a sustainable 1967. ETG is a diversified agricultural
environment. alternative to electricity in their homes conglomerate that owns and manages a
LPG exists as a gas at normal and provides a cleaner and safer option vertically integrated supply chain across
atmospheric pressure, only existing in to paraffin and wood, whilst contributing five continents. Falcon Gas currently has a
a liquid form at very low temperatures, up to a 90% reduction in pollution presence in several eastern and southern
or under pressure. Normally, the gas is created from traditional biomass. The African countries and continues to grow
stored in liquid form under pressure in a energy produced from the gas contained in the region.
steel container. in one 48kg cylinder is equivalent to Falcon Gas offers a full range of
When the pressure is released (e.g. approximately half a ton of wood, cylinders and convenient delivery or
when the gas supply valve is turned on), which in turn reduces the need for us to collection from its depot located just
the liquid will boil and form a vapour. It’s cut down our precious trees. The heat off Allandale Road in Midrand. Contact
this vapour (gas), which is used to fuel generated by LPG is instant and effective, us on 073 818 3532 or drop us an email
appliances. Heat is needed to convert the and the appliance can be turned off on falcongas.sa@etgworld.com and let
liquid to gas, known as the latent heat of immediately when not in use, resulting in our staff assist you in saving money and
vaporisation. As the liquid boils, it needs no wastage of gas or energy. One kg of providing your energy needs.
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