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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

SHV Energy, GTI Energy partner on renewable propane process Posted on 16 Nov 2022 in the News categories.

SHV Energy and GTI Energy entered into a strategic partnership to develop a process for commercial-scale, on-purpose production of renewable propane. Read more»

Manufacturers, association leaders develop new approach to propane cylinder recycling Posted on 15 Nov 2022 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

A propane cylinder manufacturer’s increased focus on responding to legislation is contributing to a new residential recycling program in Connecticut. Read more»

Blue Rhino expands home delivery service to Fort Myers Posted on 14 Nov 2022 in the News categories.

Blue Rhino, the propane exchange brand of Ferrellgas Partners LP, is expanding its home delivery service to the Fort Myers, Florida, area. Read more»

Supply, labor challenges shape propane tank production, distribution Posted on 14 Nov 2022 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Of the supply disruptions affecting industry since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, propane marketers perhaps have felt steel shortages most acutely. Read more»

PERC approves funding for 2023 programs, other projects Posted on 11 Nov 2022 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved 11 funding requests during its November meeting in Destin, Florida. Read more»

Study: US behind other regions in small but growing bioLPG market Posted on 08 Nov 2022 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

The new white paper by Argus Media examines how the U.S. compares to other countries in the renewable propane or bioLPG market. Read more»

Paraco Gas expands into HVAC services Posted on 03 Nov 2022 in the News categories.

Paraco Gas partnered with Thuesen Mechanical to deliver HVAC services to customers in Westchester, New York, and Fairfield, Connecticut. Read more»

Optimism remains about the future of propane autogas Posted on 03 Nov 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

The path for propane autogas has taken industry stakeholders on a roller-coaster ride over the past couple of years, but optimism remains about the market. Read more»

NPGA among groups calling for rail system stability Posted on 01 Nov 2022 in the News categories.

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) signed a letter from the National Retail Federation, calling on the White House to play an active role in ensuring the stability of the rail system. Read more»

Retailers await weather, rail labor strife outcomes Posted on 01 Nov 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

It's time to prepare for the winter heating season as it relates to propane supply and logistics. Editor-in-chief Brian Richesson shares some key points. Read more»