The very large gas carrier Lycaste Peace, owned by Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha, was the first liquefied petroleum gas vessel through the canal’s new locks. Photos courtesy of the Panama Canal Authority

Panama Canal helps deliver US propane to Asia

August 15, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

The expanded Panama Canal provides a new lane for U.S. propane to Asia.

This article is tagged with ICF, Mike Sloan, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Today’s consumer markets show promise for propane

August 12, 2016 By Brian Richesson

The consumer markets are full of promise in today’s pricing environment.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Brian Richesson, Department of Energy (DOE), gene bissell, ICF, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Georgia propane marketer reaches out to local officials, state legislators

August 8, 2016 By Megan Smalley

The National Propane Gas Association’s Propane Days and state association lobbying events aren’t the only ways for the industry to meet with legislators.

This article is tagged with Blue Bird, community relations, Conger LP Gas, Dan Richardson, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, propane autogas, Propane Days and posted in Current Issue

Retailer teams up with PR firm to target younger audiences

August 5, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Georgia-based retailer Conger LP Gas teams with a PR firm to market to younger audiences.

This article is tagged with Conger LP Gas, Dan Richardson, Facebook, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), social media and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Causes of grill fires

July 31, 2016 By John McCoy

Going inside the numbers helps us to form consumer safety messages for grilling.

This article is tagged with grilling, John McCoy, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), propane industry, propane safety, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane industry explores Trump’s rise at annual lobbying event

July 29, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

With NPGA’s annual lobbying event as a backdrop, the propane industry explores the enigmatic rise of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

This article is tagged with Auxier Gas, Blossman Gas, Donald Trump, election, Hillary Clinton, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Days and posted in Current Issue

Real-life incidents shed light on importance of workplace safety standards

July 28, 2016 By Jay Johnston

Real-life incidents reveal the importance of workplace safety standards.

This article is tagged with Blue Rhino, jay johnston, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), propane safety and posted in Current Issue

Seeking replacement bobtail drivers

July 28, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Replacing veteran drivers like these as they move into retirement will not be an easy task, says Brian Crespo, operations manager at Blue Flame

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Days and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Agriculture and propane in 1941

July 27, 2016 By LP Gas

While the propane retailers of the 1940s weren’t looking to the agricultural market to sell propane for some of these applications, farming operations and farm owners proved to be steady customers for propane retailers.

This article is tagged with agriculture, propane retailers, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane appliances used in 1941

July 26, 2016 By LP Gas

During LP Gas’ inaugural year in 1941, propane appliances were prominent in the magazine, as retailers leaned on them as a means to gain new customers.

This article is tagged with 75th anniversary, propane appliances, water heaters and posted in Current Issue

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