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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

Clarifying OSHA’s revised propane container labeling requirements Posted on 18 Feb 2016 in the Current Issue categories.

Revised propane container labeling requirements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have caused some industry confusion. Read more»

Propane outlook: Low prices provide near-term relief for traditional markets Posted on 21 Jan 2016 in the News categories.

Low global oil prices are weighing down LP gas prices and helping to provide a healthier forecast for propane’s traditional markets than in recent years, according to the 2016 Propane... Read more»

PERC seeks input on $10 million consumer education campaign Posted on 20 Jan 2016 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is asking the industry to comment on a proposed $10 million consumer education campaign scheduled to launch in April at the NPGA Southeastern... Read more»

How new regulations, climate-change issues will affect the propane industry Posted on 12 Jan 2016 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

If you’ve heard of the Clean Power Plan, you might have glossed over the details to save yourself from reading about more federal government regulations. We all know the propane... Read more»

Cavagna fulfills engine conversion interest with Bigas deal Posted on 29 Dec 2015 in the News categories.

Cavagna Group has assumed full ownership of Bigas, an Italian company specializing in the production of fuel system technologies for LP gas and compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. The Florence-based... Read more»

Acquisition unites Pennsylvania propane retailers Posted on 28 Dec 2015 in the News categories.

Two independent propane companies from Pennsylvania are joining forces. Richgas is acquiring Bradford Nugas, The Bradford Era reports. Bradford Nugas sent a letter informing customers of the decision, noting how... Read more»

PERC finalizes propane-related programs for 2016 Posted on 21 Dec 2015 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) met by conference call Dec. 11 to complete its agenda from the November meeting in Boca Raton, Fla. It approved six additional funding... Read more»

Ferrellgas acquires Gasco Energy Supply Posted on 18 Dec 2015 in the News categories.

Ferrellgas Partners LP acquired Gasco Energy Supply LLC, an independent propane retailer based in Eldon, Mo., which services residential, industrial/commercial and agricultural accounts throughout the Ozark region. Details of the... Read more»

Opportunities to explore in the propane industry Posted on 17 Dec 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

Time flies in the publishing business. We’re often working a month ahead and planning propane industry topics most relevant to our readers two to three months out. You, too, might... Read more»

Heard and noted: Takeaways from autogas market discussions Posted on 17 Dec 2015 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

It’s pretty easy to fill a reporter’s notebook or laptop screen with notes from propane industry meetings. Listening to industry leaders tout the next great gallon-growing equipment or propane market... Read more»