PAPGA - Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association

Whether you are a marketer, supplier, consumer, or simply interested in the value of propane as an energy source in Pennsylvania, this site is for you.

What is Propane?

Propane is a hydrocarbon (C3H8) and is sometimes referred to as liquefied petroleum gas, LP-gas, or LPG. Propane is a byproduct of the Marcellus Shale production in Pennsylvania. Propane is produced from both natural gas processing and crude oil refining, in roughly equal amounts from each source. Nearly 97 percent of propane consumed in the United States is produced in North America. It is nontoxic, colorless, and virtually odorless. As with natural gas, an identifying odor is added so the gas can be readily detected.
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