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W O R L D L P G A S S O C I A T I O N
What is the World LPG Association?The World LPG Association (WLPGA) is the global voice for the LPG industry. With over 225 members operating in more than 125 countries, WLPGA represents the entire LPG value chain from the upstream producers through to retail under one umbrella. WLPGA unites the broad interests of the worldwide LPG industry into one strong independent organisation.
WLPGA is a nonprofit organisation with all net revenues being invested back into the industry.
The mission of WLPGA is to
■ Demonstrate the benefits of LPG and inform, educate and influence all stakeholders
■ Support the development of LPG markets
■ Promote compliance with standards, good business and safety practices
■ Identify innovation and facilitate knowledge transfer
Why join WLPGA?
Because there is only one unique body representing the LPG business in the world. Your competitors are probably already members. Shouldn’t you be too?
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What are the key benefits of joining WLPGA?WLPGA is uniquely placed as the only worldwide LPG industry body.
Unique Global Networking Opportunities
WLPGA’s powerful industry membership
structure provides unique opportunities for
members in both mature and developing
LPG markets to communicate and
create credible partnerships for business
development.
WLPGA provides a platform for information
exchange, regularly organising interactive
meetings and in-country workshops between
technical experts, senior members and key
stakeholders. These events are designed
to highlight the benefits of LPG, discuss
best practices, and promote the safe and
sustainable use of LPG around the world.
WLPGA members receive regular updates,
announcements, newsletters and reports
via email with information on WLPGA
actions, achievements, projects, international
developments and external representation.
Working on Your Behalf
At member request, WLPGA may assist with
specific lobbying actions to support the
development of the industry market or to
avoid the imposition of legislation and or
regulation that is detrimental to the market.
WLPGA has resources to handle members’
questions on all aspects of the business
from fuel specifications, codes of practice
and benchmarks, LPG equipment standards
or providing access to consulting and
engineering companies, regulations, safety,
model tax policies, new technologies and
much more.
Privileged Access to Industry Intelligence
WLPGA produces reports that are available
exclusively for its members. Topics are
decided by members and cover a range of
interests. As an example the WLPGA Global
Statistical Review is consulted throughout
the industry and beyond and includes
LPG production and consumption data
for more than 80 countries. It is free
to members and available at GBP 3,750
to non-members.
Dedicated Working Groups
Membership gives you access to any of the
dedicated network groups run by WLPGA.
These highly focused groups address various
specific aspects of the industry and provide
a forum for discussion and sharing of
ideas. Being part of these groups gives you
the opportunity to actively develop your
markets but also shape the future of the
LPG sector that most applies to you and
indeed the industry as a whole.
The Best Industry Events in the World
WLPGA organises the World LPG Forum
which is the annual industry event.
As a WLPGA member you are entitled to
preferential rates to attend and/or to exhibit
at not only the World LPG Forum but also
at WLPGA Regional Summits and Good
Industry Practices Workshops.
Who can join?Any organisation that has an interest
in the LPG industry can join. There
are various categories of membership
available to interested organisations.
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How much does it cost to join?Members are charged an annual
subscription which varies depending
on the category of membership.
How much influence does WLPGA have?With members representing the CEO’s
and senior executives of leading LPG
companies worldwide, WLPGA has
significant influence and a powerful
voice. WLPGA was officially granted
Consultative Status with the United
Nations Economic and Social Council
(UN ECOSOC) in 1989. It has developed
partnerships with other international
bodies such as the World Bank, the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and
the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Together with national and regional LPG
associations and member organisations,
WLPGA addresses major issues with key
stakeholders worldwide.
Producer, Refiner, Shipping or Trading CompanyLPG producers, suppliers, shippers and traders are a vital part of the
industry. Intelligence on the LPG sector can have enormous value
to any organisation that aims to serve the LPG business. This is
particularly true for producers, shippers and traders of LPG. With the
cost of annual membership being equivalent to just a few hours of
VLGC earnings, membership can be a very easy decision.
WLPGA membership creates a global platform for the important
upstream players to discuss with the major consumers how and
where the markets are developing in order to plan a cost effective
infrastructure to support that growth.
Where is your company in the LPG value chain?
What would WLPGA bring to you?
“ The LPG energy market is in a period of transformation, with access to significant new volumes and recognition of the importance of clean energy solutions creating new opportunities. Our association with WLPGA has helped us to gain valuable insights into the market and introductions to prospective new market participants, which is of great value in realising the potential of the LPG export market.”
Nicholas GleesonCEO, BW LPG
“ Petredec is committed to the LPG industry. As the industry’s leading trader, and owner/charterer of one of the world’s largest LPG dedicated shipping fleets, we have recently diversified our business with the acquisition and development of a number of LPG import terminals within the Indian Ocean region, which will go to form the backbone of LPG supply and distribution into regional emerging markets. As a member of WLPGA we can leverage a rich pool of LPG based knowledge resources proving invaluable in market entry business planning and the ongoing development of existing markets.”
Giles FearnCEO, Petredec
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Equipment Manufacturing CompanyLPG is an exceptional fuel used in thousands of applications,
in commercial business, industry, transportation, farming, power
generation, cooking, heating, for recreational purposes and many
more. However, there is a huge number of potential consumers who
are not fully aware of the thousands of equipment and applications
that use LPG and are currently available by manufacturers around
the world.
WLPGA hosts within its networks and its various dedicated working
groups, projects of specific interest to manufacturers, that create
awareness of these products, support the development of selected
promising application areas, such as gas heat pumps, combined
heat and power units, marine applications etc. These applications
are promoted through a dedicated online LPG applications
database, Exceptional Energy in Action (www.lpg-apps.org).
WLPGA membership gives manufacturers a unique opportunity
to contribute to, and drive WLPGA initiatives and activities related
to market development and promotion of their own products.
“ For us, joining was a very smart business move. WLPGA membership encompasses a large percentage of global LPG distributors and equipment manufacturers. To LEHR or any equipment company there are obvious benefits and great value to membership by way of receiving information to help us make the right decisions. WLPGA - thank you for your great work”
Capt. Bernardo HerzerCEO/Founder LEHR Inc.
Petrochemical Company
Petrochemical companies are operating in an increasingly complex
world, created by ongoing consolidation and restructuring as well
as increasing regulation of environment, health and safety activities.
Meanwhile demographic shifts are creating new markets, while the
volatility in the supply of feedstock provides opportunity to optimise
the overall business performance.
WLPGA membership provides valuable intelligence on the trends
and developments in this highly dynamic business. Through the
association’s unique membership, interaction with major suppliers,
customers and key competitors will help your company maintain
its competitive edge, enabling you to capture value from today’s
opportunities while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
“ At Flogas we are very positive about the outlook for LPG, and are looking to grow and develop the Flogas Group. By joining WLPGA, and becoming a member of the Council, we can get behind the challenges of promoting LPG as an incredibly versatile and relatively clean fuel. Indeed, as oil majors pull back from downstream LPG marketing, Flogas believes it has a responsibility to contribute where it can to the WLPGA’s active agenda. Furthermore, by participating at the London, Cartagena and Miami conferences, we have learned a great deal about best practices in other regions which we look to bring back to our own business. All in all, WLPGA brings great value to our industry, but as ever it’s about what we put in, as well as what the team at the WLPGA do so well themselves.”
Henry CubbonManaging Director, Flogas Group
Marketing and Distribution CompanyOne of the main goals of WLPGA is to facilitate the development
of LPG markets in a safe and sustainable manner. Principally this
is done through educating, informing, and influencing all key
stakeholders. WLPGA is also a focal point for the exchange
of innovative business practices. Through in-country workshops,
regional and global seminars WLPGA enhances safety
and operational practices. With a broad global and regional
communications strategy WLPGA influences policy makers,
opinion leaders and the media.
“ Ultragaz is committed to the LPG industry and is a long-standing Industry Council member of the WLPGA. Also, as a Board Member myself, I see a great deal of value in being a member of this important association. Ultragaz fully supports the work that the WLPGA undertakes, both here in Brazil and across the world and, of course, we fully endorse the Exceptional Energy brand.”
Pedro JorgeManaging Director, Ultragaz and WLPGA Board Member
“ When our associates decided to establish GASNOVA, Unión de Empresas Colombianas de Gas Propano, one primary decision was to become a member of the WPLGA. We needed to be in contact with the new international developments in the LPG world. Besides that, being a Latin America Association, we foresaw the importance of bringing to the world our experience and particularities as a country. Our membership has provided us a very rich experience.”
Evamaría UribeUnión de Empresas Colombianas de Gas Propano
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Autogas Company
Autogas is one of the most important and fastest growing
segments of our industry and WLPGA is the unique body that unites
companies operating in this sector.
WLPGA provides members with a forum for discussion and sharing
of ideas and intelligence for developing the Autogas sector through
market initiatives, application of new technology and interacting
with all key stakeholder groups.
At member request, WLPGA may assist with specific lobbying
actions to support the development of the Autogas market or
to avoid the imposition of legislation and or regulation that is
detrimental to the market.
For an automotive manufacturer, WLPGA provides both unique
insights into key Autogas markets and represents the established
link to the fuel marketers, thus facilitating direct communication
with the companies active in this sector.
Association
Associations around the world face many of the same challenges
and WLPGA membership allows you to benefit rapidly from
experiences in other parts of the world. The opportunities to learn
and share best practices within WLPGA are extensive and are
facilitated through its networks of association executive directors,
communications professionals, technical resources and others.
For the Executive Directors of LPG Associations, WLPGA provides
access to a unique network of your peers worldwide.
“ In WLPGA interested companies from the major markets like Europe, South Korea, Japan and Turkey join forces to promoting Autogas around the world by sharing their knowledge and experience.
Armando ViçosoAssociations and Regulatory Policy Manager, Repsol LPG
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Exceptional EnergyWLPGA has created the global ‘LPG Exceptional Energy’ brand to raise awareness of the exceptional features of LPG among policymakers, consumers and industry stakeholders worldwide. An increased understanding of the environmental benefits, versatile applications and the immediate global availability of LPG will encourage conscious and responsible decisions on the type of energy sources used. The brand also aims to promote the use of common and consistent messages across the industry globally.
WLPGA is successfully rolling out the brand worldwide and all WLPGA members are encouraged to join in this exciting initiative.
WLPGA
182, avenue Charles de Gaulle, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Tel: +33 1 78 99 13 30
association@wlpga.org
www.wlpga.org
@ExceptionalNRG