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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

NPGA selects successor to longtime president, CEO Posted on 17 Sep 2019 in the News categories.

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has selected Steve Kaminski as its new president and CEO, replacing Rick Roldan. Read more»

NPGA to sell CETP certification program to propane council Posted on 16 Sep 2019 in the News categories.

The certification program helps employers and employees comply with various federal and state codes and standards that require documentation of employee training. Read more»

DOE recognizes non-condensing furnace tech in proposed rulemaking Posted on 10 Sep 2019 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) notice of proposed rulemaking comes after the agency considered public comments on a petition by the gas industry. Read more»

LPG industry veteran joins Marshall Excelsior Posted on 06 Sep 2019 in the News categories.

George Jenkins, who has worked in the LPG and NH3 industries for 38 years, joined Marshall Excelsior Co. as the OEM truck and plant sales manager. Read more»

Canadian NGL producers challenged by market access limits Posted on 22 Aug 2019 in the News categories.

Strong natural gas liquids production in western Canada over the past two years has underscored the need for Canadian producers to seek demand outlets, particularly for propane. Read more»

PERC projects gain funding at July 2019 meeting Posted on 21 Aug 2019 in the News categories.

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

Propane marketer provides perspective on decarbonization war Posted on 08 Aug 2019 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Jeff Stewart peppered the Propane Education & Research Council with hard-hitting messages about decarbonization efforts at the state level. Read more»

Ferrellgas Partners works to regain compliance with NYSE Posted on 07 Aug 2019 in the News categories.

Ferrellgas Partners LP is not in compliance with the New York Stock Exchange Inc.'s continued listing standards, the company announced July 26. Read more»

Enbridge, state of Michigan extend Line 5 battle into courts Posted on 23 Jul 2019 in the News categories.

Enbridge and Michigan’s attorney general have exchanged lawsuits in an escalating battle over the company’s Line 5 pipelines. Read more»

UGI subsidiary to expand midstream portfolio with acquisition Posted on 16 Jul 2019 in the News categories.

UGI Energy Services agreed to acquire the equity interests of Columbia Midstream Group from a subsidiary of TC Energy Corp. for about $1.275 billion. Read more»