Blue Flame Blog

Know the basics of a new piping pressure test

October 5, 2023 - By

A leak check and pressure test are often thought to be the same, but they are two very different tests. read more

Cushing trading hub for crude becomes central focus

October 2, 2023 - By

Crude inventories are reaching seriously low levels in Cushing, Oklahoma, a major trading hub for the U.S. Read more about the impacts on the market. read more

Perform successful DOT inspections

September 28, 2023 - By

Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations. read more

Propane prices turn lower

September 25, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, gives an overview of propane prices headed into winter. read more

In the Know: Delivery efficiency

September 21, 2023 - By

Propane Resources consultant Cooper Wilburn suggests ways propane retailers can improve delivery efficiency and reliability.  read more

Potentially weak winter demand

September 18, 2023 - By

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses propane demand for the upcoming winter. read more

Complete thorough system leak checks

September 14, 2023 - By

System leak checks are among the most important tasks propane marketers perform. They must be completed accurately and thoroughly. read more

Revisiting the state of crude prices

September 11, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, revisits the current state of crude prices through 2024. read more

Propane industry considers impacts of artificial intelligence

September 7, 2023 - By

I set out to learn about artificial intelligence's role in the propane industry and its potential future impacts. Here’s what I shared with my colleagues. read more

The latest factors impacting propane demand

September 5, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, reviews the factors impacting propane demand. read more