Definition(s)


Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Fluid consisting mainly of ethane, propane and butane that are gases at atmospheric pressure but under high pressure are liquids.

Source: IADC UBO / MPD Glossary, December 2011. Global Standards

Liquefied Petroleum Gas

“Liquefied petroleum gas” means a mixture of light hydrocarbons containing propane, isobutane, normal butane, butylenes, or such other substance which is gaseous at normal ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure but may be condensed to liquid state at normal ambient temperature by the application of pressure and conforms to such specifications, as the Central Government may, in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards, notify from time to time.

Source: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, No. 19 of 2006, India, amended as of May 2013. Legislation

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