GLOBAL LPG PARTNERSHIP INC

The Global LPG Partnership Inc., with the EIN 47-2731149, is a non-profit organization based in the United States. It is a public-private partnership that operates within the framework of the United Nations' Sustainable Energy for All initiative. The organization was established in 2012.

Mission

The mission of the Global LPG Partnership is to assist developing countries in planning, financing, and implementing large-scale availability and use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), sourced from both renewable and conventional sources. This effort aims to reduce the reliance on solid fuels for cooking, which is associated with significant health risks and environmental degradation. The organization seeks to prevent the estimated 3.8 to 4 million annual deaths and severe environmental impacts caused by the burning of solid fuels such as charcoal and wood.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Global LPG Partnership include:

• Scaling Up LPG Infrastructure: Helping countries create national plans for the rapid and sustainable scale-up of LPG infrastructure, distribution, and demand.
• Financing: Providing financing mechanisms to support the implementation of LPG scale-up plans, including building large-scale infrastructure and facilitating local distribution business expansions.
• Empowering Consumers: Unlocking consumer demand for LPG by providing financial support for the acquisition of LPG equipment through microfinance institutions.
• Research and Collaboration: Collaborating with leading universities and research institutions to provide evidence-based insights into the role of LPG in global energy systems, focusing on health, climate, environment, women’s empowerment, and affordability.

Activities

The organization is involved in several key activities:

• National LPG Plans: Developing national plans for countries such as Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, and Ghana to enhance LPG availability and affordability.
• Bio-LPG Development: Pioneering the development of technologies to produce LPG from renewable resources like municipal solid waste and agricultural residues, aiming for a sustainable energy transition.
• Sustainable Development Goals: Collaborating with global organizations to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

Impact Target

The Global LPG Partnership aims to transition up to 1 billion people in developing countries to using clean LPG for cooking by 2030, a goal aligned with UN priorities. The organization has identified significant investments needed for LPG sector development in various countries and is working towards mobilizing the necessary resources to achieve its objectives.