AltaGas boosts LPG supply for global exports platform

November 13, 2023 By Brian Richesson

AltaGas says it is strengthening its midstream value chain by agreeing to acquire Tidewater’s Pipestone natural gas processing and storage assets.

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Propane helps US set mark for petroleum product exports

November 13, 2023 By Brian Richesson

U.S. propane exports have been driving increases in U.S. petroleum product exports for the past four years, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports.

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Propane professionals must “watch out for No. 1” to stay safe when filling cylinders. (Photo courtesy of NCDA & CS)

Stay safe when installing, filling propane containers

November 13, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Management’s support is key to employees accepting and implementing self safety when installing or filling propane containers.

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Cetane Associates promotes valuation consultant to director

November 10, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Pamela (“Pam”) Giordano has transitioned from part-time consultant to full-time director at Cetane Associates’ financial advisory firm.

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A photo review process is key to resolving container compliance issues. (Photo: eyecrave productions/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Document propane container installations

November 10, 2023 By Shawn Litchfield

By detailing what photos your field team should take, you’ll ensure that your business is meeting NFPA 58 requirements for propane container installations.

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Propane industry looks back at 2013-14 winter

November 9, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A National Propane Gas Association panel discussion at its fall meetings focused on lessons learned from the challenging 2013-14 winter.

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Energy Transfer completes acquisition of Crestwood

November 9, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The companies agreed on a deal in August in which Energy Transfer would acquire Crestwood in an all-equity transaction valued at about $7.1 billion.

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KYPERC runs ‘aggressive’ campaign in 25th anniversary year

November 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A public relations campaign orchestrated by the Kentucky Propane Education & Research Council is working to keep propane in the state’s energy conversation.