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Rail safety and the propane industry Posted on 23 Jun 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

The railroad’s responsibility runs only so far and then we’re on the clock. When Ayn Rand wrote “Atlas Shrugged” in the 1950s, there was great consternation about rail efficiency and... Read more»

USDA forecasts record-breaking corn yield Posted on 19 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

U.S. farmers remain on track to produce a record corn crop for the second straight year in 2014, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projections. The announcement impacts propane... Read more»

Study backs autogas as viable option for fleet vehicles Posted on 19 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

The Mississippi Propane Gas Association (MPGA) released a study from the John C. Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University titled “Alternative Fuel Vehicle Considerations for Fleet Manager: A... Read more»

Monitor may accommodate up to eight transmitters Posted on 18 Jun 2014 in the New Products categories.

The WESROC remote monitoring system cellular base unit from Independent Technologies allows users to monitor propane and refined fuel tank levels, burner lockout alarms, temperature monitors and more from up... Read more»

The office of tomorrow: How technology is changing the propane delivery business today Posted on 17 Jun 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

In an industry removed from breaking news about technology and mobile communications, some of the most significant changes – caused by or created with technology – exist in the propane... Read more»

Ferrellgas acquires Kansas retailer Posted on 17 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

Ferrellgas Partners LP acquired Kaw Valley Propane, the propane arm of Kaw Valley Electric Cooperative based in Topeka, Kan. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. According to a press... Read more»

PERC seeking comments on $3 million consumer safety campaign Posted on 16 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is soliciting comments through July 14 on a $3.15 million consumer safety preparedness campaign that will encourage residential propane customers to talk with... Read more»

Williams-Access Midstream merger potentially on horizon Posted on 16 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

Williams Partners LP agreed to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners’ general interest in Access Midstream Partners for nearly $6 billion. Upon closing, Williams will own 100 percent of the general partner.... Read more»

C3 gets EPA permit for propane dehydrogenation plant Posted on 16 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final greenhouse gas prevention of significant deterioration construction permit to C3 Petrochemicals LLC in Alvin, Texas. C3 plans to construct a new... Read more»

Alliance AutoGas expands network with addition of Wisconsin marketer Posted on 12 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

Premier Cooperative, a propane marketer located in Mt. Horeb, Wis., joined the Alliance AutoGas network. “The addition of autogas to our wide selection of products and services gives our members... Read more»