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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

Wärtsilä to deliver power plant featuring LPG to Virgin Islands Posted on 27 Jul 2020 in the News categories.

Wärtsilä will deliver a hybrid power plant and energy storage system to the U.S. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, the Finnish company announced. Read more»

Organic fertilizer manufacturer relies on propane Posted on 14 Jul 2020 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

An organic fertilizer manufacturer in Florida is reaping the benefits of propane and the fruitful working relationship he’s developed with his retailer. Read more»

NPGA director: Propane industry must mobilize outside DC Posted on 13 Jul 2020 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

NPGA's Michael Baker recognizes the importance of industry members continuing to connect with legislators about the issues impacting their businesses. Read more»

Propane-fueled grain dryers popular among Midwest producers Posted on 10 Jul 2020 in the Current Issue & News categories.

A majority of Midwest agricultural producers are choosing propane for grain drying compared with other energy options, according to a new survey from PERC. Read more»

Research shows propane-fired steam method an effective alternative to fumigants Posted on 10 Jul 2020 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Propane-powered steam method works to control soil pathogens and weeds for strawberry growers in California, shows UC Davis researcher. Read more»

CN ups Canadian propane supply for export Posted on 09 Jul 2020 in the News categories.

The Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal uses CN’s rail network to transport propane from Alberta and British Columbia for export to global markets. Read more»

Line 5 pipeline issue overshadows tunnel permit process Posted on 08 Jul 2020 in the News categories.

Enbridge discovered an anchor support issue on the east leg of the pipeline June 18 and reported it to Michigan officials. Read more»

Enterprise enters into long-term agreement for PDH 2 facility Posted on 01 Jul 2020 in the News categories.

PDH 2 will have the capacity to upgrade 35,000 barrels per day of propane into 1.65 billion pounds per year of polymer grade propylene. Read more»

Why June is the month propane retailers should watch Posted on 22 Jun 2020 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Propane retailers have had a lot to unpack coming out of the winter heating season and preparing for the next. It’s that preparation for the 2020-21 winter that has received much of the attention from energy market analysts. Read more»

Eastern Propane senior VP leads new class of NPGA officers Posted on 19 Jun 2020 in the News categories.

Denis Gagne, senior vice president of supply and acquisitions at Eastern Propane & Oil, was sworn in as the new chairman of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA). Read more»