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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

Bill would require study into propane reserve feasibility Posted on 03 Mar 2023 in the News categories.

Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a bill that would require a study to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a strategic propane reserve. Read more»

US propane exports soar to new high in February Posted on 02 Mar 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

U.S. propane exports reached a record high of 1.845 million barrels per day in February, Cost Management Solutions reported in the Trader’s Corner newsletter. Read more»

PERC data, research program features reports, support and updates Posted on 27 Feb 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) met virtually in February and approved funding for data and research, state PERCs and tech schools. Read more»

PDI Technologies acquires Blue Cow Software Posted on 15 Feb 2023 in the News categories.

PDI will continue to serve Blue Cow Software's approximate 375 customers across North America. It also will begin offering the software solutions to existing and future PDI home heat customers. Read more»

2023 LP Gas Growth Summit returns to Florida in September Posted on 15 Feb 2023 in the News categories.

LP Gas magazine announced dates for its 2023 Growth Summit, which will be held Sept. 19-21 at Reunion Resort, outside Orlando, Florida. Read more»

2023 LP Gas Rising Leaders Posted on 13 Feb 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine & Rising Leaders categories.

Now in its seventh year, the LP Gas Rising Leaders initiative brings to the forefront the propane industry's best and brightest young leaders. Read more»

Phillips 66 to turn oil from waste plastics into feedstocks Posted on 13 Feb 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

Phillips 66 received an international certification for its Sweeny Refinery in Texas to process oil made from waste plastics into feedstocks for new plastics. Read more»

EIA: Propane prices steady amid higher inventories Posted on 10 Feb 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

The residential price of propane was slightly above the previous five-year average to start the winter heating season, but its price has remained flat since. Read more»

Elaflex Hiby Group opens US office in Los Angeles area Posted on 09 Feb 2023 in the News categories.

Elaflex Hiby Group, a refueling system provider, opened a U.S. office in Buena Park, California, in the greater Los Angeles area. Read more»

California overtakes Michigan for 2021 propane gallon sales Posted on 09 Feb 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

The industry was trying to move past the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 when it sold 9.54 billion gallons of odorized propane. Read more»