Bachelor of Science in Oil and Gas Management

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    Assessing the Lpg Uptake in Kampala: A Case Study of Makindye Division
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-02) Emmanuel Kaliisa
    The study conducted a survey on LPG consumption in Kampala district using Makindye division as a case study. The study was guided by the following study objectives: To establish the factors contributing to the use of LPG among households in Kampala district Makindye division, to identify the challenges associated with the use of LPG among households in Kampala district Makindye division and to find out the sustainability of LPG use among households in Kampala district-Makindye division. Using a cross sectional research design; a sample size of = 155 respondents was obtained and used in the study by simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 18.0. The study revealed that the prices and availability of LPG cylinders to be more affordable by the community increases the demand for gas, LPG consumption were influenced by various factors, such as economic factors, household characteristics and demographic characteristics as well as other factors for increased demand of LPG, LPG consumption leads to a serious threat to leakage and human health and a lot of pollutants from household LPG consumption are harmful to human health. The study concluded that there remain some challenges in the field of LPG consumption, and it is worthwhile devoting much effort, although the number of scientific research is relatively large while the quality is relatively low. Therefore, it is suggested that, while developing the research field of LPG consumption of households, the quality of research results should also be improved, and high-quality papers should be published, and high-quality scientific research institutions should be established. The study recommends that the LPG market players should invest heavily in changing the mindset of the public towards accepting LPG as a cleaner, safer and environmentally friendly form of cooking over the other energy sources and the study also recommended that there is need for promotion of the use of efficient energy appliances.