Autogas refueling station photo by Christina Suarez

Propane Fuels America: Washington

January 15, 2021 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas magazine’s Propane Fuels America series is an exclusive state-by-state look at how LPG helps to fuel the U.S. economy.

This article is tagged with Matt Solak, Pacific Propane Gas Association, Propane Fuels America, Washington State and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Cummins propane engine project holds promise

January 14, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry went big around the holidays and entered the new year by moving forward with a high-dollar engine project with high expectations.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Blossman Gas, Cinch Munson, Cummins, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Stuart Weidie and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Commercial building growth fuels heating, cooling needs

January 14, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Lodging, health care, and public order and safety buildings saw significant growth in building stock between 2000 and 2018.

This article is tagged with U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Crowley bobtail photo courtesy of Crowley Maritime Corp.

Propane Fuels America: Alaska

January 13, 2021 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas magazine’s Propane Fuels America series is an exclusive state-by-state look at how LPG helps to fuel the U.S. economy.

This article is tagged with Alaska, Matt Solak, Pacific Propane Gas Association, Propane Fuels America and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Todd Shreve of Superior Plus Propane uses a Pipehorn locator to sweep and identify all lines prior to excavation. Photo by Noel Haro/Superior Plus Propane

Detect underground lines; dig safely

January 11, 2021 By Matt Monroe

Operators say the biggest benefit of finding and verifying underground lines with locating equipment is increased safety.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Aerospace company Orbex is turning to renewable propane to power space rockets. Photo courtesy of Orbex

Technology developments come to fruition for the propane industry

January 8, 2021 By Carly Bemer

In an industry largely recognized as down-to-earth and traditional, there has been no shortage of innovation and cutting-edge technology developments.

This article is tagged with Marty Kirshner, technology, World LPG Association (WLPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

A successful brand strategy can help increase revenue

December 31, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Branding in the propane business is often overlooked, but research shows that the consistent presentation of a brand can increase revenue by 23 percent.

This article is tagged with Marketing Mix, propane, propane industry, propane retailers, rebranding, social media, tom jaenicke and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Livestreaming can be used to ensure a socially distanced scene exam. Photo by Sean Crawley/Safety Engineering Labs

Reevaluate your business practices to find solutions

December 30, 2020 By John McCoy

We can learn from the very difficult and unique experience of the novel coronavirus pandemic and still find a way to get the job done, says John McCoy.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, John McCoy, Legal Brief and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine