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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

PERC introduces new consumer education campaign at Propane Expo Posted on 09 Apr 2016 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced the rollout of a new consumer education campaign prior to the start of the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo on... Read more»

Autogas dispensing station up for bid at Propane Expo Posted on 31 Mar 2016 in the News categories.

Quality Steel Corp. and Industrial Propane Service Inc. (IPS) are partnering to raise proceeds for the National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) scholarship fund, as well as awareness of propane autogas,... Read more»

Keeping up with trends in exports, petrochemicals Posted on 28 Mar 2016 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Exports and petrochemicals are two propane demand areas we reference often in Trader’s Corner. They’ve become more of a popular topic for us — and propane retailers — because each... Read more»

Industry’s largest show set for Nashville Posted on 17 Mar 2016 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

The propane industry’s largest trade show is making a major move this year, from its long-running host city of Atlanta to the bright lights and bustling nightlife of Nashville, Tenn.... Read more»

API report: US odorized propane sales gain for second straight year Posted on 17 Mar 2016 in the Featured & News categories.

The propane industry received positive news to help cushion the blow of a mostly mild winter heating season: back-to-back increases for U.S. odorized gallon sales in a popular annual report.... Read more»

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Bill Byrne Posted on 16 Mar 2016 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

The LP Gas Hall of Fame welcomed four inductees in the Class of 2016 during a black-tie dinner and awards ceremony April 7 in Nashville, Tenn. They are Bill Byrne... Read more»

Propane marketers alter meeting format to optimize productivity Posted on 14 Mar 2016 in the Current Issue categories.

“We’ve always done it that way.” How often have you heard the phrase? Sometimes routine poses a great danger because it can cause complacency, and the only way out is... Read more»

New propane autogas group looks to unite industry, grow gallons Posted on 22 Feb 2016 in the News categories.

A group aiming to unite propane autogas stakeholders and grow gallons for the industry will make its official launch at the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo on April... Read more»

PERC takes peek at propane campaign concepts Posted on 19 Feb 2016 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) heard a detailed presentation from The Richards Group about the industry’s new consumer education campaign, officially approving the $10 million project during a... Read more»

IHS director: New US propane export capacity makes inventory impact Posted on 18 Feb 2016 in the News categories.

U.S. propane inventory soared to an all-time high of 106 million barrels heading into the winter heating season, but ramped-up export capacity this year will create the potential for quick... Read more»