Propane Personality: James Rockall

October 13, 2020 By Carly Bemer

James Rockall, CEO and managing director of the World LPG Association, shares insights on COVID-19’s impact on the global LPG industry, e-LPG week and more.

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Newport Propane Photo by Sara Ferguson/This Old House

LPG Spotlight: Newport Propane

October 12, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Rhode Island-based Newport Propane received a glimpse into the filmmaking life when it was featured on home improvement television series “This Old House.”

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Former high jumper sets sights on autogas market growth

October 8, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Steve Whaley and his team at the Propane Education & Research Council are attacking the autogas market methodically and with data.

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A crane operator prepares to remove grain bins damaged by the derecho near the town of Van Horne in east-central Iowa. Photo by Jay Christie

PADD 2 plans for residential surge this winter

October 7, 2020 By Ellen Kriz and Brian Richesson

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the region’s focus toward the possibility of a heavy residential load during the coldest part of the year.

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New unloading system offers heating season solutions

October 6, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Corken’s Propane Miser rail car unloading system allows terminal operators to evacuate all of the propane from a rail car down to 0 psig.

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Digital services free up time but require more technical support

September 29, 2020 By Christopher Caywood

Technical challenges and customer requests for technical support increase with portal and app activity. Find out how to best handle technical support.

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Retailers advised on factors that could impact supply this winter

September 28, 2020 By James Guyette

In what has been an especially unpredictable year, propane retailers are now looking ahead to winter to prepare for heating season in a variety of ways.

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Tankers ride the rails to supply retailers’ winter propane needs

September 25, 2020 By James Guyette

Maintaining an adequate supply of railroad-routed propane, and the necessary amount of tanker cars to haul it, is critical to fulfill U.S. propane needs.