Fair share payments
November 1, 2004 By Patrick Hyland
Some equipment and service providers are crying foul over a new formula to determine how much they must pay to be members of the National Propane Gas Association.
Read More Driven to succeed
November 1, 2004 By LP Gas
As the nation’s leading producer and consumer of propane, the state of Texas has always been at the forefront of incorporating fuel use into the daily routine.
Read More Focusing on propane’s future
November 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Keynoting the recent second annual Texas Propane Technology Forum at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio was my first real opportunity to look closely at the propane industry’s research and development programs. I was impressed with what I saw.
Read More Little things can tip change in your favor
November 1, 2004 By Carl Hughes
It may be human nature to expect that change occurs gradually, but it seldom does. Understand the factors that drive each issue toward its tipping point, and you will understand that not only is an unlikely event rational – it is expected.
Read More GAO pans pipeline safety efforts
October 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The Office of Pipeline Safety has not yet developed a policy that defines its new, more aggressive enforcement strategy or describes how it will contribute to the achievement of its performance goals.
Read More Measuring the value of safety
October 1, 2004 By Jay Johnston
How do you measure the value of an intangible concept such as investing in safety?
Read More Higher steel prices impacting ROI
October 1, 2004 By Carl Hughes
Have you evaluated the impact that higher capital outlay will have on your return on investment?
Read More A glimpse at tomorrow
October 1, 2004 By Patrick Hyland
Technology is the way we are going to grow the load for our industry.
Read More Blueprint for acquisitions
October 1, 2004 By Tamera Kovacs
Have you ever considered what it takes to buy or sell a business? For most companies, an acquisition or sale can seem like the people involved are on a secret mission. Everything is classified and confidential, and only a select few are in the loop.
Read More Steeled for success
October 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Composite cylinders are on the verge of breaking into the U.S. market, but the propane industry isn’t exactly steeling itself for the impact. The cylinders offer a host of advantages over the traditional steel – including a lighter weight, translucent material and a potentially more attractive and ergonomic design – but they are perceived, for now, by many industry leaders as a niche item that will appeal to a small segment of consumers.
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