Southern States Cooperative named Jeff Stroburg president and CEO. Stroburg succeeds Tom Scribner, who is retiring. Stroburg, who recently retired from West Central Cooperative, previously served in CEO roles at West Central Cooperative, Renewable Energy Group, Countrymark Cooperative and Hamilton Farm Bureau Cooperative. Stroburg served as president and CEO at West Central Cooperative for 16 years. read more
Every day, more and more propane (and other fuel) companies are deciding to add remote tank monitors as a means of improving their business. What defines “improving business” varies from company to company, but generally boils down to three key areas: reducing costs, generating revenue and improving customer service. Like any business decision, there has to be valid reasons for... read more
UGI Corp., AmeriGas’ parent company, plans to complete its acquisition of Totalgaz, an LP gas distribution business in France, in the coming weeks after gaining approval from the French Competition Authority. UGI reports that this is the final regulatory approval required for the acquisition to close. The purchase price is about $454 million to $511 million. Based on retail gallons... read more
Southcross Energy Partners LP plans to host a binding open season to solicit commitments for its proposed Y-grade pipeline. The open season launched May 15, and it concludes at 7 p.m. EST on June 16. At the end of the open season, the pipeline will allow Southcross Energy Partners to offer transportation services of Y-grade from Woodsboro, Texas, to Robstown,... read more
What kind of advice would you expect the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command to give to students of his alma mater? In 2014, U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McRaven told graduates at the University of Texas, “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. If you make your bed every morning, you will have... read more
The global propane market is expected to grow over the next six years, according to Grand View Research, a research and consulting firm that produced a report forecasting propane use into 2020. According to a report summary Grand View Research produced, increased central heating demand will drive demand around the world over the next six years. Other applications will also... read more
Icom North America LLC and Imega International USA launched a consortium to educate fleet managers and sell them on the benefits of propane autogas. The consortium, called the Liquid Autogas Consortium, plans to provide U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-approved propane systems for vehicles, as well as financing, vehicle service, dealer support, fueling stations and small propane engine systems through a series... read more
My old propane grill died last fall. I went to clean it and potentially replace the burners when the whole bottom fell out from rust. So I hauled it to the recycling center. Over the winter, while debating which new grill to purchase, I read hundreds of reviews online from consumers about grills sold in my area. Some grills were... read more
Dragon Products Ltd. continues to expand its line of tank trailers. Added to the equipment lineup are the 10,600-gallon, 11,500-gallon and 12,600-gallon tri-axle LPG transport trailers. In-stock models are ready for delivery from the company’s La Porte, Texas, facility. Dragon Products offers both standard and customized transport trailers to meet customer requirements and budgets. In addition to LPG transport trailers,... read more
ConocoPhillips plans to convert 30 trucks to propane autogas this year and replace another 300-plus trucks over the next five years with propane-powered vehicles, according to Roush CleanTech. Roush CleanTech says ConocoPhillips has been testing propane vehicles since 2011, logging thousands of miles in northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado. read more
