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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

AltaGas advances global LPG export strategy Posted on 26 Oct 2020 in the News categories.

AltaGas and Idemitsu will assume full ownership of Petrogas, one of the largest privately held midstream and logistics companies in North America with operations dating back to 1986. Read more»

Work Truck Week moved to March 2022 Posted on 21 Oct 2020 in the News categories.

NTEA, the association for the work truck industry, canceled next year's Work Truck Show amid health and safety concerns tied to COVID-19. Read more»

Clean Cities plays role in autogas market development Posted on 20 Oct 2020 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Propane autogas leaders say partnerships with local Clean Cities coalitions are vital as the industry works to educate and grow the market. Read more»

EIA: COVID-19 response to boost propane consumption this winter Posted on 16 Oct 2020 in the COVID-19 & Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is anticipating more space heating demand this winter as more people work or attend school from home. Read more»

NPGA moves 2021 Propane Expo to October Posted on 14 Oct 2020 in the News categories.

NPGA is moving the 2021 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Atlanta from April to Oct. 18-20 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more»

Mack Trucks in full production on new medium-duty series Posted on 14 Oct 2020 in the New Products categories.

Mack Trucks’ new Mack MD Series of medium-duty vehicles is now in full production at the company's new Roanoke Valley Operations facility in Virginia. Read more»

Gas Equipment Co. vice president retires after 40 years Posted on 12 Oct 2020 in the News categories.

Russ Ridings, vice president of Gas Equipment Co., retired at the end of September after 40 years with the company. Read more»

US propane exports strong in first half of 2020 Posted on 09 Oct 2020 in the News categories.

U.S. propane exports averaged 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in the first half of 2020, an increase of 175,000 bpd (17 percent) from the same period in 2019. Read more»

Enbridge to resume operation of east segment of Line 5 Posted on 09 Oct 2020 in the News categories.

The company had discovered an anchor support issue on the east leg June 18 and shut down both legs of the dual pipelines crossing the Straits of Mackinac. Read more»

Former high jumper sets sights on autogas market growth Posted on 08 Oct 2020 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Steve Whaley and his team at the Propane Education & Research Council are attacking the autogas market methodically and with data. Read more»