1. The Africa LPG Landscape and Opportunities for Growth
Presentation by Africa LPG Association at the Nigeria LPG Association Conference, Abuja,
29-30 November 2019.

2. BRIEF ON THE AFRICA LPG ASSOCIATION (ALPGA)
FORMATION: The Africa LPG Association (ALPGA) was formed in Cape Town, South Africa, at the sidelines of Argus Media Africa LPG Conference, 2017, by African LPG stakeholders to foster cooperation and grow the LPG market in the continent.
VISION: To work towards making Africa the leading global market for LPG
GOALS. Expansion of LPG Market in Africa with all the multiplier benefits:
ASPIRATION: To become the authoritative, continental voice for LPG, by promoting the use of LPG continent-wide to foster a cleaner, healthier and more prosperous Africa. 

3. BRIEF ON ALPGA
STRATEGY:
Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders such as relevant government agencies, companies in LPG business, consultancy firms, donor and development agencies, diplomatic bodies like AU and regional groupings, research and development institutes, financial institutions, energy journals and publications and the media, to achieve synergy and support the development of LPG markets.

4. THE AFRICA LPG SCENE 4.2% growth since 2013 11kg per capita (average)
Demand > N/Africa
Low Demand in SSA
Consumption growth
Abundant LPG resources
GDP & GDP/c growth
Population growth
Policy response
Domestic Consumption 85% by share
Opportunities for Diversification of LPG Use
50 kg 2
2kg (NIG)
4kg
7.6

5. CHARACTERISTICS OF AFRICA LPG VALUE CHAIN
Inadequate Supply
Dominance of Big Traders
Concentration of Infrastructure in Urban areas
Inadequate Storage (Both Primary and Secondary)
End-user apathy
Dominance of Trucking
Multiple Distributors
Absence of Vertical Integration
Disparity of Profit margins
Illegal operators
VALUE CHAIN
Supply
Off-take
Distribution
Transport
Storage
End Users

6. POLICY PRESCRIPTIONS POLICY Collaboration Fiscals Safety Awareness
Guidelines
Collaboration
Infrastructure
Safety

7. HURDLES TO LPG PENETRATION IN AFRICA
Pricing
Policy
Regulation
Infrastructure
Funding
Accessibility

8. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN LPG SECTOR IN AFRICA
Supply
Offtake
Gas Processing Plants/Refining
Imports
Distribution
Filling Plants/Retail Outlets
Bulk Storage
Distribution Trucks
Manufacturing
Cylinders
Accessories
Fabrication of Storage Tanks

9. MARKET SEGMENTS FOR LPG INVESTMENT
Over 85% of LPG Use in Africa is for Domestic Cooking
Other uses of LPG:
Industry/Commercial
Petrochemicals
Agriculture
Autogas/Transportation
Rural Lighting / Refrigeration/ Medicine Storage

10. BENEFIT CIRCLE OF INVESTMENTS IN LPG SECTOR
Job Creation
Tax Opportunities
Carbon Credits
Health Benefits
Positive Impact on GDP

11. LPG ASPIRATION IN AFRICA
Availability
Acceptability
Accessibility
Affordability

12. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION