GEA Members Origin Energy and Viva Energy enter MOU for BioLPG market development
27 November 2025
Gas Energy Australia (GEA) commends Origin Energy and Viva Energy on their LPG decarbonisation leadership following their announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) supporting of BioLPG market development.
The MOU explores opportunities to pioneer the development of a BioLPG market based on production from locally sourced renewable feedstocks and represents a tangible demonstration of commitment from LPG supply chain participants.
"This MOU represents a significant step for the Australian LPG industry," said Gas Energy Australia Chief Executive Officer, Jordan McCollum. "It exemplifies how industry partnerships can drive innovation and support Australia's energy transition."
LPG plays an important role in energy supply across Australia. While many urban Australian homes and businesses choose to use LPG, regional Australian homes and businesses often depend on LPG for cooking, heating and hot water where other sources of energy can be unreliable or unavailable.
"BioLPG offers a practical decarbonisation pathway for energy consumers – particularly regional properties without reliable access to grid-based renewable energy,"
"BioLPG also provides a clear decarbonisation pathway for commercial and industrial energy users currently relying on coal and diesel. They can immediately reduce emissions by switching to LPG today with confidence they will be able to transition to BioLPG as it becomes available."
The MOU seeks to explore the commercial viability of a BioLPG supply chain, potentially leading to an
ongoing supply partnership. The project will focus on market growth opportunities, creating clear pricing structures, and collaborating on carbon accounting standards necessary for bringing bio-LPG to market.
"BioLPG is expected to be the least cost decarbonisation option for many LPG customers, and this agreement brings this option closer to market,"
"Without practical, cost-effective decarbonisation options for all energy customers, we risk losing the political will for the energy transition. I'm proud to see the LPG sector actively seeking to become part of the net zero solution by pursuing BioLPG."
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