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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

‘Convergence of market factors’ in play for this winter Posted on 07 Sep 2021 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine & News categories.

Propane prices are high, inventories are low, exports are strong, and the worry is increasing for some as the winter heating season approaches. Read more»

Hiab to add production facility in Ohio Posted on 01 Sep 2021 in the News categories.

Hiab will establish a second production facility in Streetsboro, Ohio, for its Moffett and Princeton truck-mounted forklifts. Read more»

Producer sharpens propane inventory focus further downstream Posted on 20 Aug 2021 in the News categories.

When Bruce Leonard of Targa Resources talks propane supply and winter preparedness, he places an emphasis on filling downstream storage locations. Read more»

New PERC chairman Stuart Weidie details his priorities for the council Posted on 19 Aug 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Stuart Weidie, president and CEO of Blossman Gas in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was sworn in as the new chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Learn about his... Read more»

PERC approves projects, proposed 2022 budget Posted on 18 Aug 2021 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following funding requests during its July meeting in Colorado. Read more»

State propane associations explore new partnerships Posted on 09 Aug 2021 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Missouri continues to explore opportunities to share and consolidate efforts with neighboring states in association and PERC-type programs. Read more»

Energy Transfer explores LPG asset partnership in Panama Posted on 02 Aug 2021 in the News categories.

The Republic of Panama and Energy Transfer LP agreed to study the feasibility of joint participation in a proposed Trans-Panama Gateway Pipeline project. Read more»

Phillips 66 appoints two new directors Posted on 30 Jul 2021 in the News categories.

The board of Phillips 66 appointed Denise R. Cade and Douglas T. Terreson to serve as independent directors. Read more»

Carl Kaplan joins Gray, Gray & Gray Posted on 27 Jul 2021 in the News categories.

Carl Kaplan, a veteran of the natural gas, propane and fuel oil distribution industry, has been named manager of business development at Gray, Gray & Gray. Read more»

Harbor Freight Tools recalls tank top propane heaters Posted on 26 Jul 2021 in the News categories.

Harbor Freight Tools recalled the One Stop Gardens 15,000- and 30,000-Btu tank top propane heaters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. Read more»