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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

How propane persevered in 2021, worked to secure its future Posted on 30 Dec 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Over the past 12 months, the propane industry persevered and worked to secure its place in a clean-energy future. Read more»

State of steel 2022: Supply remains stable as prices rise Posted on 22 Dec 2021 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Several manufacturers of propane tanks and cylinders provided updates in the fall about factors affecting steel supplies and pricing. Read more»

PERC: Infrastructure legislation expands alternative fuel options Posted on 20 Dec 2021 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is hailing the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as an opportunity for propane and other low-emission fuels. Read more»

Dover acquires RegO parent company Posted on 17 Dec 2021 in the News categories.

Dover agreed to acquire RegO parent company Engineered Controls International LLC for $631 million in cash. Read more»

Sharp Energy acquires Diversified Energy Co. Posted on 16 Dec 2021 in the News categories.

Sharp Energy, a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corp., acquired the propane operating assets of Diversified Energy Co. Read more»

Otodata acquires Wireless Applications Corp. Posted on 16 Dec 2021 in the News categories.

Otodata Technologies USA acquired Wireless Applications Corp., a player in the South American and Israeli tank monitoring and delivery markets. Read more»

Applications open for 2022-23 NPGF Scholarship Fund Posted on 15 Dec 2021 in the News categories.

The National Propane Gas Foundation Scholarship Fund (NPGF/SF) is kicking off its 2022-23 scholarship program on Dec. 15, 2021. Read more»

LPG Week panelists ponder present, future issues Posted on 14 Dec 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

The LPG industry’s supply leaders and market insiders looked at propane supply and demand dynamics in 2021 during LPG Week in Dubai. Read more»

NPGA director explains new entry-level driver training regulations Posted on 14 Dec 2021 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is implementing new entry-level driver training regulations on Feb. 7, 2022. Read more»

Panelists: LPG a good fit for marine vessels big and small Posted on 13 Dec 2021 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

LP gas is fueling marine engines in a variety of sizes and vessels around the world, explain participants on a World LPG Association webinar. Read more»