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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

Smart meters add advantages for propane retailers, customers Posted on 09 Jan 2024 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Smart meters allow propane marketers to receive a customer’s usage data remotely, among other operational and safety advantages. Read more»

Dan Binning retires after 44 years in propane Posted on 08 Jan 2024 in the Featured Video categories.

After 44 years in the propane industry, Dan Binning, executive director of the Colorado and New Mexico Propane Gas Associations, will retire from his position at year’s end. He says... Read more»

FMCSA changes emergency exemption regulations Posted on 03 Jan 2024 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

NPGA and Suburban Propane solicited comments on the FMCSA rule that revises the emergency exemptions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Read more»

Targa VP to serve as Greater Houston Port Bureau chairman Posted on 29 Dec 2023 in the News categories.

Vincent DiCosimo, vice president of government affairs at Targa Resources, will become chairman of the board at the Greater Houston Port Bureau on Jan. 1, 2024. Read more»

Recapping 2023 with ‘wonderful propane’ Posted on 28 Dec 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Opportunities await for those who educate people outside of the industry about the many possibilities and advantages of propane. Read more»

CHS expands western propane infrastructure with new Colorado terminal Posted on 27 Dec 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

CHS Inc. opened a new propane rail terminal in Yuma, Colorado, which is now officially online and available for use by propane marketers. Read more»

Top 10: The best of Trader’s Corner 2023 Posted on 26 Dec 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

This year's Trader's Corner reports featured records, refreshers and other market insights from Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions. Read more»

UGI Corp. names interim CEO as part of leadership transition Posted on 26 Dec 2023 in the News categories.

UGI Corp. named Mario Longhi as interim CEO, as Roger Perreault has stepped down as president and CEO and as a member of the board of directors. Read more»

Alliance Energy Services acquires propane terminal in Maine Posted on 14 Dec 2023 in the News & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Alliance Energy Services says it has completed the acquisition of the Biddeford, Maine, rail and truck propane terminal from CHS Inc. Read more»

NPGF set to launch 2024-25 scholarship program Posted on 13 Dec 2023 in the News categories.

The National Propane Gas Foundation (NPGF) is kicking off its 2024-25 scholarship program on Dec. 15, with the application deadline Feb. 15, 2024. Read more»