So you’ve read somewhere, or maybe you’ve been told, that propane and butane are two types of LPG gas – but what does that mean and what are the similarities and differences between the two? Flagship Energy

Before we get into that, let’s first look at the GPL and what it is. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a term commonly used to describe a family of flammable hydrocarbon gases. The two most popular gases in this family are propane and butane. These two gas engines have commercial and residential uses and similar characteristics, which means that people often confuse the two. Gas can be used as fuel for heating, cooking, hot water, cars, refrigerators, and many other things.

What is propane and what is butane?

Propane, which comes from natural gas processing and petroleum refining, is a flammable hydrocarbon gas that evaporates under pressure. It is mainly used for heating and cooking, but it can be used for a variety of residential and commercial purposes, from domestic hot water to supplying restaurant kitchens.

Propane is an efficient and portable fuel made of carbon and hydrogen atoms – chemical symbol C3H8 – which is a byproduct of gas processing and oil refining. Propane is often referred