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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

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»

Frank Minnella co-founded unique security lock company Lock America Posted on 18 Apr 2025 in the News categories.

Minnella, who died March 26, was a visionary businessman who played a pivotal role in the growth of multiple successful ventures throughout his life. Read more»

Blue Star Power Generation signs distributor agreement Posted on 16 Apr 2025 in the News categories.

The partnership will enable Blue Star to incorporate EC Power's XRGI25 – a 24-kilowatt combined heat and power system into its product offerings for customers. Read more»

Blossman Gas turns to FirstNet to navigate natural disaster Posted on 16 Apr 2025 in the From the Magazine & Current Issue categories.

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson shares how Blossman Gas uses FirstNet to navigate natural disaster. Read more»

TerraVest acquires tank trailer manufacturer L.B.T. Inc. Posted on 11 Apr 2025 in the News & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, LBT is a manufacturer of tank trailers serving the North American transportation industry. Read more»