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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

PERC approves propane projects during conference call Posted on 12 Mar 2019 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council approved three funding requests and also discussed taking steps to form a new strategic plan. Read more»

PSI, FCCC showcase 8.8-liter propane engine at Work Truck Show Posted on 07 Mar 2019 in the News categories.

Power Solutions International Inc. (PSI), which designs, engineers and manufactures emissions-certified, alternative fuel power systems, is teaming with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) to showcase the new S2G work truck... Read more»

Propane Personality: Hugh Gallagher Posted on 05 Mar 2019 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

A conversation with Hugh Gallagher, the president and CEO of AmeriGas Read more»

AMETEK Inc. acquires SkyBitz parent Telular Corp. Posted on 25 Feb 2019 in the News categories.

SkyBitz is a propane industry provider of communication solutions for tank monitoring and logistics management. Read more»

NPGA president and CEO to step down in 2019 Posted on 20 Feb 2019 in the News categories.

After 24 years with the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and the past 17 as its CEO, Rick Roldan will exit NPGA’s top leadership post this year. Read more»

Williams, Targa Resources team on NGL pipeline projects Posted on 19 Feb 2019 in the News categories.

Williams and Targa Resources Corp. agreed on new natural gas liquids pipeline projects that will link the Conway, Kansas, and Mont Belvieu, Texas, markets. Read more»

EIA: East, Southwest to drive US natural gas plant liquids growth Posted on 14 Feb 2019 in the News categories.

Natural gas plant liquids production is forecast to grow by 32 percent between 2018 and 2050 to 5.8 million barrels per day. Read more»

Pembina to source abundant Alberta propane for new petrochemical facility Posted on 13 Feb 2019 in the News categories.

The facility will be located adjacent to Pembina's Redwater fractionation complex and will consume about 23,000 barrels per day of local propane. Read more»

Delivering propane in extreme weather is serious business Posted on 08 Feb 2019 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue categories.

It is with the 2019 polar vortex that we praise the men and women of the propane industry whose jobs call for working on the front lines, braving whatever weather is thrown at them to keep the gallons flowing and their customers warm. Read more»

Quality Steel Corp. makes personnel changes for 2019 Posted on 21 Jan 2019 in the News categories.

Sean Wessel, former CFO for Quality Steel, has accepted the dual responsibility of president and CEO. Read more»