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Forest and Bird, Volume 23, Issue 1, 1 February 1992, Page 21

The Powerful Alternative BP Gas LPG is a very powerful alternative to traditional fossil fuels as well as wood and coal: It is not difficult to pinpoint why LPG is a popular fuel It is versatile; abundant and easily transported; It can be readily liquified by either reducing the temperature or applying moderate pressure; In liquid form LPG occupies just 1 /250th of it volume in gaseous form. Thus it can be moved around aS a liquid and burnt aS a gas. LPG packs a lot of energy into a small space. Every kilogram contains around 12,000Kcal of non-toxic and non-corrosive energy. This energy density is almost twice that of coal; With no sulphur or lead it is relatively non-polluting making it one of the world S most BP environmentally friendly sources of energy available today: Uses for LPG are interminable. Litle packs of energy can be found the world over in the shape of cigarette lighters or aerosols. At the other end of the scale, all the energy needs of a city can be provided by LPG-fuelled power stations. Closer to home, New Zealanders are using BP Gas LPG for cooking (both in the kitchen and on the barbecue), heating and in their cars. Being around 60 cents per litre , BP Gas LPG is very cost effective. Motorists running on LPG can save 30% on their fuel bills, not to LPG mention the savings on maintenance that using LPG brings about, or the environmental benefits. There are currently around 46,000 LPG powered vehicles in New Zealand and, Ibenq easily transported, it is available throughout both For more information on LPG, please the North and Islands. So an LPG powered vehicle is never far phone US toll free on 0800-800-574, from BP Gas outlet; BP Gas can also assist with vehicle conversions Or write to US at BP Gas through its new LPG-LINK scheme. P 0 Box 892 BP Gas is happy to advise on the Use of LPG for any type of WELLINGTON installation , whether it be industrial, domestic or automotive , through its team of experts, staff, agents and LINK conversion centres. Consultancy Services Manager Energy Management Ministry of Commerce Energy PO Box 2337, Wellington. Management