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Petron supports LPG Law guidelines

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Petron Corp. on Thursday expressed support for the effective implementation of the Department of Energy circulars governing the new LPG Law or Republic Act 11592.

Petron said it joins other industry participants in rolling out a series of information forums to educate the public about the new law.

“Petron actively supported the passage of the LPG Law, and now we are ready to take the next step with DOE to ensure its smooth and successful implementation,” said Petron president and chief executive Ramon Ang.

Ang said the DOE‘s continued and consistent support for this landmark law affirms the private and public sectors’ shared vision to protect and promote consumer safety and welfare.

“With the remaining department circulars already signed, and now with the information campaign in full swing, we are confident that any and all gaps in the industry will finally be addressed,” he said.

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Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual recently signed the three remaining implementing rules and regulations covering the application for a license to operate which replaces the previous standards compliance certificate, rules on administrative cases including more stringent procedures on fines and penalties, and the cylinder exchange and swapping program—an end-to-end process for eliminating substandard cylinders in the market.

“The mandatory cylinder swapping and improvement program will help ensure that unsafe and substandard cylinders that do not conform with DTI benchmarks are gradually and effectively removed from the market. These types of cylinders can trigger explosions and fire incidents, and we are proud to have played a part in putting in place these needed safety standards,” Ang said.

The detailed procedure and timeline for the exchange, swapping, and buyback of LPG cylinders are indicated in the Department of Energy and Department of Trade’s joint department circular.

Part of it includes the formation of accredited swapping centers and the regional program implementation task force to be governed by DTI, DOE, and members of the LPG Industry.

Petron warned consumers of the risks involved in buying illegally refilled cylinders.

It said legitimate Petron LPG products should have a laser-printed quality seal with a unique QR code, certifying that the cylinder has passed through rigorous safety and quality testing.

These conform with DTI standards on weight, wall thickness, weld integrity and valve fitting.

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