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NGL Supply Co. Ltd. opens Ohio rail terminal

February 28, 2022 By Brian Richesson

NGL Supply Co. Ltd. opened a propane rail terminal in Sycamore, Ohio, establishing another link in the industry’s natural gas liquids supply chain.

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Propane Personality: William Van Hoy

February 25, 2022 By Carly Bemer

William Van Hoy, executive director of the Texas Propane Gas Association, reflects on how the industry has changed in recent decades, where it’s headed and more.

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9 safe-driving rules to remember

February 24, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner encourages propane retailers to remember these nine safe-driving rules as the entry-level driver training program rolls out.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column, truck drivers and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Omega Flex tubing earns seismic certification

February 23, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) issued seismic certification for Omega Flex’s corrugated tubing products.

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SkyBitz updates tank monitoring interface

February 22, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

The SmartTank user interface presents key indicators and market insights in an interactive business intelligence dashboard.

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Higher energy prices hurt us all

February 22, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke suggests propane retailers let their customers know that they share the pain of higher energy prices caused by inflation.

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Propane-powered CHP division augments retailer’s business model

February 21, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Empire Gas of Puerto Rico established its own combined heat and power (CHP) division of 25 employees who provide engineering and technical expertise.

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How video technology can increase driver safety

February 21, 2022 By Brian Richesson

An expert in fleet safety technology predicts the adoption of video-based vehicle safety technology will be at its highest level this year.

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LPG leaders plan commercialization of rDME and propane blends

February 18, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) has gained the attention of LPG leaders for its potential to help decarbonize the LPG industry.

This article is tagged with dimethyl ether (DME), Michael Stivala, Oberon Fuels, Our Energy Future, renewable dimethyl ether (rDME), SHV Energy, Suburban Propane, UGI Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Tradition-rich states form Southeast Propane Alliance

February 17, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The Southeast Propane Alliance, composed of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, formed on Jan. 1 with John Jessup as president and CEO.

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