Blue Flame Blog

Propane industry drivers share likes of the job

June 17, 2022 - By

The drivers with whom we talked provided a glimpse of what drew them to propane and shared why they would recommend the job to others. read more

Refresh your safety awareness

June 16, 2022 - By

This June, National Safety Month foregrounds personal safety practices. Randy Warner gives an overview of the 2022 safety topics. read more

DC discussions center on supply planning, storage and distribution strategies

June 14, 2022 - By

Here are some highlights from the National Propane Gas Association meetings and Propane Days, the industry's annual lobbying event in Washington, D.C. read more

Always be ready for sale

June 9, 2022 - By

Christopher Caywood explains why technology-supported processes drive better results, or a higher multiple, which bodes well when selling a business. read more

Review of propane fundamentals shows strong inventory builds

June 7, 2022 - By

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, explores the strong inventory builds recently. read more

Propane industry consolidators face unique challenges

June 2, 2022 - By

Merger and acquisition activity remains strong despite certain challenges for consolidators in the propane industry, says Randy Doyle. read more

Part VI: How US energy has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine

June 1, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions concludes his examination of why U.S. energy sources have changed since Russia invaded Ukraine. read more

In the Know: Mergers & acquisitions

May 26, 2022 - By

Adam Zoellner of Propane Resources examines what the future might look like for independent propane companies looking to sell. read more

Part V: How US energy has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine

May 24, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal continues his examination of why U.S. energy sources have changed since Russia invaded Ukraine and puts the focus on drilling activity. read more

Business growth panel discusses financing, acquisitions

May 23, 2022 - By

Panelists at one Propane Expo session in Nashville, Tennessee, discussed how propane marketers can raise the cash needed to grow organically or through acquisition. read more