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Circular economy

Giving new life to LPG cylinders in Great Britain

4/22/2026 Calor Great Britain

SHV Energy continues seeking ways to embrace the circular economy across key parts of our supply chain. At Calor Gas, our business in Great Britain, the saying ‘Everything old is new again’ reflects our approach to refurbishing LPG cylinders with sustainability in mind.

SHV Energy continues seeking ways to embrace the circular economy across key parts of our supply chain. At Calor Gas, our business in Great Britain, the saying ‘Everything old is new again’ reflects our approach to refurbishing LPG cylinders with sustainability in mind. 

Since it was established in 1957, our cylinder refurbishment facility in Saxham, UK has focused on operational efficiency and reducing the company’s environmental impact. Instead of scrapping damaged cylinders, we recondition them. This allows the metal to be reused safely and effectively for years to come.   

In 2025, we gave the facility itself a new lease of life by replacing inefficient machines with safer and more ergonomic systems. Our processes have also evolved. We now use water‑based paint, helping reduce environmental impact and support safer working conditions. 

The facility currently refurbishes about 240,000 cylinders every year – making something old new again.