Kendall Rawls addresses attendees. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

How to manage volatility in the energy industry

May 18, 2023 By Kendall Rawls

To ensure success and grow their business, propane retailers must develop a well-thought-out strategy. Follow these six tips.

This article is tagged with energy industry, energy market, Mergers and Acquisitions, Succession Planning and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

The Benchmarking Council is adding a cylinder exchange group in the fall to help boost membership. (Photo courtesy of Eric Sears)

Learning to grow together: Success stories from the Benchmarking Council

May 18, 2023 By Jennifer Webb

The National Propane Gas Association’s Benchmarking Council helps members gain insight into best practices for operating a propane company.

This article is tagged with Benchmarking Council, Boehlke Bottled Gas, Connecticut, Koppy's Propane, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Energy Distribution Partners acquired Campora Propane of Stockton, California, in 2020. Over the past 12 months, the company completed four acquisitions in four different states. (Photo courtesy of Campora Propane)

2022-23 merger and acquisition activity

May 16, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Here’s a look at the merger and acquisition activity LP Gas tracked during the past 12 months for the retail propane industry.

This article is tagged with Mergers and Acquisitions, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Propane company buyers on business relationships, acquisitions process

May 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry companies that grow in part through acquisitions vary their approach to connecting with propane retailers.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, EDP, Ferrellgas, Mergers and Acquisitions, Paraco Gas, propane retailers, Star Group, Superior Plus Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Jeff Vandemark, co-owner of IPS, meets with retailers at the LP Gas Growth Summit. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane marketer boosts dispenser business with help from summit partner

May 12, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

An autogas partnership between Co-Alliance Cooperative and IPS formed after they built a relationship at the LP Gas Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with autogas, Co-Alliance, Indiana, Industrial Propane Service (IPS), LP Gas Growth Summit, Michigan, Mike Hayden, Summit Success Stories and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Observations reveal propane industry in transition

May 11, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Much like May’s annual running of the Kentucky Derby, the propane industry’s convention season has begun its 2023 sprint.

Photo of Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal courtesy of AltaGas Ltd.

AltaGas, Vopak form new joint venture for Canadian LPG export terminal

May 10, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Royal Vopak and AltaGas Ltd. are partnering on a new 50/50 joint venture to further evaluate development of the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility.

This article is tagged with AltaGas, Canada, propane exports, Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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NPGA evaluates options after FMCSA denies hours-of-service exemption

May 9, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denied an application from the National Propane Gas Association for an hours-of-service special exemption.

This article is tagged with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), hours of service (HOS), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Steve Kaminski, truck drivers and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

The ultrasonic meter measurement does not include mechanical or moving parts. (Image courtesy of Cavagna North America)

How meters measure gas

May 9, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner outlines what you need to know about gas meters, including the latest developments in measurement technology.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, Chemical Safety Board, Randy Warner, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the South

May 8, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at the South.

This article is tagged with Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Energy Transfer, Enterprise Products Partners, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Mont Belvieu, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Permian Basin, Phillips 66, South Carolina, Southeast Propane Alliance, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Targa Resources, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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