Brian Richesson

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Brian Richesson is the editor in chief of LP Gas Magazine. Contact him at brichesson@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3748.

Posts by Brian Richesson

New propane export capacity coming online amid tariff policy swings Posted on 03 Jun 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Import and export markets have been a key topic of discussion so far this year amid the Trump administration’s wide-ranging tariff policies. Read more»

Senate clears path for propane marketer fleets Posted on 30 May 2025 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

The U.S. Congress made another crucial decision to protect energy choice, this time as it relates to the propane industry’s delivery vehicles. Read more»

California eyes growth amid forklift rule settlement Posted on 30 May 2025 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine & News categories.

Colin Sueyres, president and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association, discusses California's growth prospects. Read more»

Learning from the 25 biggest propane acquisitions in 25 years Posted on 13 May 2025 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

What we learned from the 25 biggest mergers and acquisitions of the past 25 years. Read more»

25 deals that changed the propane industry Posted on 12 May 2025 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

With input from leaders in the M&A space, LP Gas has created a chronological list of the 25 most impactful deals of the past 25 years. Read more»

2024-25 merger and acquisition activity Posted on 09 May 2025 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Check out this list of mergers and acquisitions in the propane industry that LP Gas has tracked over the past 12 months. Read more»

Holston Gases acquires propane business of Combustion Services Posted on 06 May 2025 in the News & From the Magazine categories.

The companies will combine resources in middle Tennessee, as Holston Gases adds to its growing customer base. Read more»

Alliance Energy Services acquires 18 terminals from NGL Energy Partners Posted on 05 May 2025 in the News & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Alliance Energy Services, a provider of propane supply and logistics solutions, acquired 18 propane terminals from NGL Energy Partners. Read more»

Propane Personality: Luke Fitzpatrick Posted on 02 May 2025 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Luke Fitzpatrick is the president and CEO of the Missouri Propane Gas Association and the Missouri Propane Education & Research Council. Read more»

AmeriGas president focuses on stability, care for customers, employees Posted on 29 Apr 2025 in the News categories.

A UGI company, AmeriGas appointed Michael Sharp to lead the largest propane retailer in the United States. Read more»