Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Paris (October 13, 2025) — The World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) has announced the appointment of a new president and vice president. WLGA welcomes Donal Murphy, chief executive of DCC plc in Ireland, to the position of WLGA president. WLGA also welcomes A S Sahney, chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation, to the position of vice president. 

Murphy was appointed as WLGA president for a tenure of two years during the 2025 WLGA general assembly, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 23, 2025. The full WLGA Board can be seen here.

WLGA also expressed thanks to the outgoing president, Tabajara Bertelli Costa, CEO at Ultragaz, Brazil for his role in supporting and leading the association as president since March 2024. 

“It’s an honour to serve as president of the WLGA at such a pivotal moment for our industry," said Murphy. "Liquid gas — and particularly renewable liquid gas — has a vital role to play in the global energy transition. Over the next two years, I look forward to working closely with our members and partners across the energy ecosystem to strengthen regional engagement, and foster collaboration that drives real-world decarbonization. Together, I'm confident we can ensure our sector is recognized as a key contributor to a cleaner, more resilient energy future.” 

“It is a great honor to be able to serve the WLGA as its vice president," said Sahney. "India’s LPG journey, powered by the Ujjwala Yojana and covering over 99% of Indian households, demonstrates how inclusive policy and strong infrastructure can transform lives. Indian Oil, as the country’s largest LPG marketer, delivers over 2.8 million cylinders daily and serves more than 150 million consumers. Our experience in scaling access and managing logistics holds valuable lessons for the world. I look forward to sharing India’s success story, fostering deeper collaboration, and advancing innovative pathways like bio-LPG and renewable DME to position liquid gas as the fuel of choice in bridging energy gaps and driving equitable progress.”