PERC Technical School Grant Program selects recipients

December 12, 2024 By Chris Markham

The Propane Education & Research Council selected the 2024 award recipients for its Technical School Grant Program.

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Nexio, BeGas partner to manufacture renewable propane trucks

December 9, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

According to the companies, this alliance will bring new vehicles to the market and offer another decarbonization alternative to professional fleets with the use of bioLPG, also known as renewable propane.

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ShepGas acquires Carolina Gas in South Carolina

December 5, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

Cetane Associates served as the sole arranger and financial adviser to Carolina Gas.

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Stay compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act

November 29, 2024 By Kathy Johnson

One of the most critical but often misunderstood federal labor regulations is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Enterprise recognizes employees for PDH plant turnarounds

November 29, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Enterprise Products Partners has sought to address and increase the reliability and utilization rates for its two propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plants.

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Proper propane tank placement and installation

November 28, 2024 By LP Gas

California retailer Wildhorse Propane & Appliances offers practical advice for installing propane tanks.

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In the Know: Winter of 2024-25

November 26, 2024 By Allan Degenhardt and Shawn Treat

What new and unique challenges does this winter heating season pose to propane marketers?

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Maximizing tank portfolio efficiency: How technology transforms propane asset management

November 25, 2024 By Christopher Caywood

Ways marketers can and should integrate technology to manage their tank portfolios.

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Recent safety violations: Remote devices, container distances

November 22, 2024 By Richard Fredenburg

There have been recent safety violations of off-truck remote devices and required container locations.

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Arkansas Propane Gas Association appoints EVP

November 21, 2024 By Brian Richesson

James Cox assumed the role of executive vice president and safety trainer for the Arkansas Propane Gas Association.

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