More education of propane consumers was one solution to winter supply struggles offered during an April 14 general session at the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Atlanta. “Nationwide, half of customers are will-call customers,” says Gary France, owner of Wisconsin-based France Propane Service and NPGA chairman of the board, who spoke at the general session titled “Shock... read more
One source of last winter’s supply issues, the Cochin Pipeline reversal project, was discussed at length during the Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) April 11 meeting in Atlanta. Mike Sloan, principal at ICF International, delivered a presentation on how the loss of the pipeline will impact the industry. The pipeline, which delivered 323 million gallons of propane to the... read more
The one-day Propane Engine Fuel Summit attracted 100 industry professionals to the Irving Convention Center in Dallas, according to TSN Communications. Another 750 people watched the summit online through live streaming. About 250 more already have viewed the event through the archives. The event, now in its fourth year, featured 25 top industry speakers, including fleet managers operating their fleets... read more
MFA Oil Co. acquired Alexander Propane, a retail propane company based in Sullivan, Mo. According to The Sullivan Journal, Alexander Propane was in business for more than 55 years serving Crawford and Franklin counties. MFA Oil will retain Alexander Propane’s employees. read more
JP Energy Partners LP appointed Jeremiah Ashcroft III as executive vice president and COO. According to a press release, Ashcroft brings more than 14 years of midstream compliance and operations experience to JP Energy. He most recently served as president of a Buckeye Partners division, overseeing refined products trading, natural gas storage and development and logistics. Prior to Buckeye Partners,... read more
Heating system installers denied in carbon monoxide case The Minnesota Supreme Court recently considered whether a claim related to carbon monoxide poisonings was covered under a commercial general liability insurance policy. In the case of Midwest Family Mutual Insurance vs. Wolters, et. al., the court determined there was no coverage for this type of claim under the insurance policy issued... read more
The 2014 LP Gas Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held April 11 at The Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta, attracted more than 100 retailers, manufacturers and allied trade representatives. Those representing the 2014 class are Casey Jarvis, JARCO; William B. McHenry, Pro-Gas Sales & Service; Daniel N. Myers, NPGA; J. Charles Sawyer, Sawyer Gas; and Dwain Willingham, Propane Resources. Photos: LP Gas read more
Five propane pioneers were inducted April 11 into the LP Gas Hall of Fame during the third annual dinner and awards ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta. The five men enshrined as part of the 2014 class were Casey Jarvis, JARCO; William B. McHenry, Pro-Gas Sales & Service; Daniel N. Myers, NPGA; J. Charles Sawyer, Sawyer Gas; and Dwain Willingham,... read more
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-YGC88pZqE&w=640&h=385] Meet the class of the 2014 LP Gas Hall of Fame, five men who left their mark on delivery efficiency, safety and regulatory issues, creative thinking and leadership. They are Casey Jarvis (JARCO), William B. McHenry (Pro-Gas Sales & Service), Daniel N. Myers (National Propane Gas Association), J. Charles Sawyer (Sawyer Gas) and Dwain Willingham (Propane Resources). Watch the... read more
CleanFuel USA launched a fuel network management system for electronic dispensers. According to CleanFuel USA, its new eConnect system allows fleet managers to monitor and control fuel inventories using real-time data insight, report storage and remote access capabilities. “While the fleet industry has made amazing strides in adoption of propane autogas, it has also lacked an economical and innovative solution... read more
