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Enterprise signs long-term contracts for LP gas export capacity

November 16, 2015 - By

Enterprise Products Partners LP executed additional long-term contracts with customers to export about 125 million aggregate barrels of LP gas over a seven-year period from its terminal along the Houston Ship Channel, the company announced. Enterprise says its LP gas export facility is now more than 90 percent subscribed, in terms of estimated operating capacity, through 2019. A majority of... read more

Residential regulator designed to fit tight applications

November 13, 2015 - By

Emerson Process Management’s Fisher Type R222H first-stage residential regulator features a 40 percent smaller footprint than most regulators to fit tight applications such as underground tanks or limited space under a dome, according to the company. The Fisher Type R222H comes in eight model configurations. The regulator is listed for high-pressure LP vapor service in two-stage LP gas systems designed... read more

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Trailer recall cites unprotected propane lines

November 13, 2015 - By

Starcraft RV is recalling certain model year 2016 Autumn Ridge trailers due to propane lines and wires routed under the travel trailer that may be inadequately protected from road debris, according to information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Road debris may damage the LP gas lines and electrical wires, increasing the risk of a propane leak and an... read more

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LP Gas Growth Summit launches amid changes in today’s energy environment

November 13, 2015 - By

Walking down an aisle separating two sides of sectioned-off meeting spaces, one can hear a controlled buzz of conversation taking place between propane retailers and equipment/service vendors. A mixture of conversation styles is evident – from serious dialogue in one space, to an educational, show-and-tell meeting in another, to a lighthearted, laughter-filled exchange in yet another. There are 10 spaces... read more

CleanFuel USA, Westport partner to advance F-150

November 12, 2015 - By

CleanFuel USA entered an agreement with Westport Innovations Inc., a natural gas engine technology company, to become a supplier for the Westport WiNG 2016 Ford 5.0-liter F-150 propane autogas-fueled truck. The Westport WiNG power system will integrate CleanFuel USA’s liquid propane injection technology. A Ford OEM warranty supports the F-150 with the Westport WiNG power system, which is available to... read more

Vertrax expands, enters Canadian partnership

November 12, 2015 - By

Vertrax, a Connecticut-based mobile logistics company for the propane and petroleum industries, expanded into Canada through a partnership with DevReGy, an oil and energy company based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Vertrax partnered with Chris Turcotte, CEO of DevReGy. According to Vertrax, Turcotte has more than 30 years of experience related to Vertrax products and its industries. Vinny Mullineaux, president and... read more

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Sea-3 reaches settlement, moves forward with terminal plans

November 12, 2015 - By

Sea-3 Inc. received approval to move forward with plans to upgrade its Newington, N.H., terminal in an effort to increase propane deliveries by railcar to the local market. The New Hampshire site evaluation committee approved an exemption that allows the company to skip a yearlong review process for the terminal project. Sea-3 also reached a settlement with New Hampshire’s Attorney... read more

LP Gas Growth Summit: Technology to incorporate into your business

November 12, 2015 - By

2015 LP Gas Growth Summit attendees, including Kara Tucker of Koppy’s Propane, David Bertelsen of Matheson and Mark Zimora of Energy Distribution Partners, talk about the next piece of technology they’d like to incorporate into their retail propane businesses. read more

ThompsonGas acquires Como Oil and Propane

November 11, 2015 - By

ThompsonGas acquired the assets of Como Oil and Propane, based in Duluth, Minn. The acquisition will expand the Maryland-based company’s footprint into Minnesota and Wisconsin. According to ThompsonGas, it will now serve more than 87,000 customers in 14 states as a result of the acquisition. “We’ve wanted a presence in the upper Midwest for a while,” says George Koloroutis, executive... read more

Qualities propane retailers seek in suppliers

November 10, 2015 - By

In the Know is a partnership between LP Gas and Propane Resources. Our question this month is for Pat Thornton, supply and risk management expert for Propane Resources. Q: What are the most important qualities a propane retailer should seek in a wholesale propane supplier? What are retailers’ responsibilities as a supplier customer? A. Many retail propane marketers spend a... read more