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Winter fuel outlook: A ‘yellow-flag’ warning for propane supplies Posted on 01 Nov 2007 in the Current Issue & Events categories.

Oil at $80 a barrel, double-digit economic growth in China, rising energy consumption worldwide, geopolitics and concerns about global warming were some of the issues energy officials and analysts addressed at the recent Winter Fuels Outlook sponsored by the Department of Energy and the National Association of State Energy Officials. Read more»

Trends point to flat consumption overall for LPG Posted on 01 Nov 2007 in the News categories.

An analysis of energy consumption in U.S. households points to flat propane sales, according to the Virginia-based research firm Energy and Environmental Analysis Inc. Read more»

Climate of Change Posted on 01 Nov 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

The propane industry needs to take a stance on greenhouse gas emissions or risk being excluded from the national debate about sweeping energy regulation changes. Read more»

PERC study coincides with emissions debate Posted on 01 Nov 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane is clean – and now it's also green. That's the message from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) after releasing its study in September on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Read more»

Rymes Propane and Oils Posted on 01 Nov 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

While traveling from Indiana to New Hampshire, a father and son took time out of their busy lives to talk – as family members and not business partners – about the big picture. Read more»

Automated Route Planning on a Budget Posted on 01 Oct 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

Relying on your drivers to execute the best plan for the day's deliveries could be steering your ledger in the wrong direction, yet a price tag of more than $20,000 for traditional route-planning software may put such systems off the map for your company. A more affordable alternative, though, is set for an October rollout. Read more»

Propane industry news roundup: October 2007 Posted on 01 Oct 2007 in the News categories.

Railroad chairman touts propane’s clean-air role AUSTIN, TEXAS – Railroad Commission Chairman Michael L. Williams keynoted a meeting on Sept. 13 devoted to incentives and regulations designed to enhance propane’s... Read more»

Honors, promotions, new hires: October 2007 Posted on 01 Oct 2007 in the News categories.

Blossman Gas Blossman Gas has appointed Randall R. (Randy) Doyle as vice president and chief financial officer. Doyle has more than 25 years of experience in the propane industry. Much... Read more»

Acquisitions aplenty for big players Posted on 01 Oct 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

Geographic location, profitability and operational/marketing practices set the stage for the interest buyers will have in your business. Read more»

Done Deal Posted on 01 Oct 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

Marketers recall their experiences, offer advice to others contemplating the sale of their propane retail business Read more»