ELGAS: Your Reliable LPG Partner for Agriculture
ELGAS understands the unique energy needs of the Australian agricultural sector, whether it be horticulture, agronomy or livestock.
As a leading LPG supplier, we offer reliable and efficient energy solutions to support your farming operations.
From grain drying to flame weeding, commercial nursery operations to cotton farming, livestock production to growing fruit and vegetables, and even wineries and breweries – LPG meets the energy needs of agricultural business.
When yield and efficiency is everything, consistent, controllable heating and hot water is critical.
Key Benefits of ELGAS for Agriculture
As Australia’s largest LPG provider, we have a long history of serving the Australian agricultural community.
ELGAS offer reliable and efficient LPG solutions.
With 24/7 telephone assistance at your fingertips and a schedule set to suit the needs of your business.
Our commitment to customer service ensures that you receive the highest quality products, support and service.
LPG Tanker Bulk Gas Deliveries
We monitor your gas usage and schedule refills to ensure you never run out.
Enjoy the convenience of no-call ordering, automatic tank refills, and competitive LPG gas prices.
Our bulk gas storage tanks are designed to meet the specific requirements of your business.
LPG Storage Solutions
ELGAS commercial LPG bulk gas storage tank refill services can be as little as 90kg gas bottles and 210kg gas bottle, or bulk gas storage tanks ranging from 0.5 tonne up to 50 tonne – depending on your business requirements.
Competitive Pricing
ELGAS offers competitive pricing and a customised solution to meet your needs on our LPG products and services.
Reliable and Consistent Supply
Count on ELGAS to deliver LPG to your business on time, ensuring uninterrupted operations throughout the year.
Flexible Delivery Options
Whether you’re in a remote location or a bustling agricultural region, ELGAS can tailor our delivery services to meet your specific needs.
Planning for the Future
By switching to LPG, your business is better positioned to transition to an alternative such as bioLPG in the future
Expert Support
Our team of experienced professionals are available to provide guidance and assistance with your LPG requirements, from installation to maintenance.
Sustainability
Opt-in carbon neutral LPG for businesses.
When you choose an opt-in carbon neutral LPG plan for your business, ELGAS will offset the carbon emissions of your LPG use.
And by choosing an opt-in carbon neutral plan, you can play an important part in achieving Net Zero – today and into the future. making it a sustainable choice for your agricultural practices. – “Learn more” Button that leads to – ELGAS LPG for agriculture focused businesses
LPG Can be Used for a Wide Range of Agricultural Tasks
Grain Drying
LPG can be used for drying produce such as cotton, grains, milk products, nuts & tobacco
LPG is commonly used as a fuel source for grain dryers due to its efficiency and convenience in high grade heat in large volumes.
This is to support post-harvest handling of crops, as it reduces moisture content to prevent spoilage and maintain the quality of the grain.
Economic Efficiency
LPG has a high energy content per unit volume, making it the ideal fuel source for efficient grain drying.
Consistent heat output: LPG provides a consistent and controllable heat output, allowing for precise control of the drying process.
Environmental Benefits
LPG has a higher energy content than diesel, meaning businesses can achieve the same level of output with less fuel consumption.
Nurseries and Greenhouses
LPG can be used to heat the greenhouse and enrich the CO2 levels in nurseries and greenhouses, which can help to maximize photosynthesis potential.
By increasing the availability of CO2, plants can grow faster and healthier.
LPG heaters provide a reliable and efficient way to heat nurseries and greenhouses.
These heaters can help to maintain optimal temperatures for plant growth, while also reducing the risk of frost damage.
Economic Efficiency
CO2 enrichment to maximise photosynthesis potential
Boiler, storage or continuous flow hot water systems for barrel washouts, bottle sterilization and wine heating (to shorten maturation times)
The ongoing process of removing and disposing of ash from coal-fired boilers can lead to blockages and downtime, affecting production and increasing operational costs
Environmental Benefits
When coal is used, blockages and the removal and disposal of ash from the boiler are ongoing operations that cause downtime, loss of production, as well as maintenance and disposal costs.
LPG can be burned in specialized greenhouse heaters or burners to generate heat.
These burners are designed to efficiently combust LPG and produce heat that can be distributed evenly throughout the greenhouse.
Livestock Farming
The Poultry farming sector has always relied on LPG for its heating and lighting needs.
Constant temperature control for brooders and space heating for poultry sheds.
LPG heaters provide a reliable and efficient way to heat large areas, such as chicken sheds.
These heaters can help to maintain optimal temperatures for livestock comfort.
Dairy Farming
LPG is an essential fuel for instantaneous hot water for livestock processing areas and dairy farming in Australia.
Hot water is available for sanitation and other uses.
The difference is that the farm no longer needs to store hot water in preparation for use.
You avoid the heat loss associated with storing water and the constant power use required to maintain the heated water for when it’s needed.
Your Dairy Gas Hot Water plant will be engineered, specified and installed to meet your specific needs.
LPG hot water systems are fully scalable to meet any future growth.
Multiple units can be assembled together, using a manifold system, to scale the output to the quantity required.
Flame Weeding
Flame weeding offers several advantages over traditional weed management methods such as hand weeding and cultivation.
- LPG flame weeding is a highly effective weed control technique
- Eliminate the use of harmful chemicals
- Popular with organic farmers.
- Ideally suited for vegetable crops and grapevines
- Flame weeding uses a direct flame or infrared burner to vaporise the water in the plant
- The weed is exposed to sufficient heat to be dead within three days.
This process can be a viable and beneficial alternative to using herbicides or mechanical cultivation for weed management, especially in situations where labour costs are high, or soil conditions are challenging.
Economic Efficiency
Flaming is generally less labour-intensive and time-consuming than hand weeding, reducing labour costs.
Environmental Benefits
Highly controlled, chemical free weeding ideal for organic producers.
Chemical-free – LPG flame weeding eliminates the need for chemicals, an ideal solution for grapevines.
Flaming does not disturb the soil surface, preventing the spread of buried weed seeds.
Flaming does not leave chemical residues and is less likely to contribute to herbicide-resistant weeds, making it a more environmentally friendly option.
Powering Machinery and Equipment
LPG is also used to power a variety of agricultural machinery and equipment, including irrigation pumps.
LPG-powered engines are known for their reliability, efficiency, and lower emissions, making them a popular choice for farmers.
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LPG for Grain Drying
Case Study: ELGAS Boosts Efficiency and Sustainability for a Leading Seed Supplier
A prominent seed supplier has significantly enhanced its operations through the adoption of LPG for grain drying.
Previously, the company relied on a solar system and a diesel burner for drying seeds after applying a germination-preventing coating.
While the solar system provided renewable energy, the diesel burner introduced inefficiencies and environmental concerns.
ELGAS was able to replace the diesel burner with an LPG solution, including installing a 7.5kl storage tank (image below).
This upgrade resulted in a more efficient and streamlined process.
By switching to LPG, the company has achieved several key benefits:
Improved Efficiency
The LPG solution has significantly boosted the drying process’s efficiency, allowing for full production even during winter months.
Reduced costs:
The transition to LPG is expected to result in a production cost saving of around 10% per tonne based on current gas prices.
Environmental Sustainability
Because LPG produces 45% less CO2 and 99% less NOx pollutants than diesel, we were able to reduce emissions and contribute to a more sustainable operation.
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