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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.

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.

This article is tagged with crude prices, customer relations, customer service, marketing, Marketing Mix, propane prices, propane supply, supply and pricing, tom jaenicke, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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.

This article is tagged with combined heat and power (CHP), Empire Gas Co. Inc., Puerto Rico and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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.

This article is tagged with driver safety, fleets, technology, truck drivers and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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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.

This article is tagged with john jessup, Southeast Propane Alliance, state association and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

2022 LP Gas Rising Leaders

February 16, 2022 By LP Gas

Now in its sixth year, the LP Gas Rising Leaders initiative brings to the forefront the propane industry’s best and brightest young leaders.

This article is tagged with Alabama, Chelsea Aiken, Connecticut, Florida, High Grade Gas Service, Louisiana, LP Gas Rising Leaders, North Carolina, ThompsonGas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

2022 LP Gas Rising Leader: Zach Trim

February 15, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Zach Trim, operations manager at Herring Gas Co. in Saint Joseph, Louisiana, is a 2022 LP Gas Rising Leader.

This article is tagged with Louisiana, Louisiana Propane Gas Association (LPGA), LP Gas Rising Leaders, Mississippi, Mississippi Propane Gas Association (MPGA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

Chandler Robertson, now president of Thermotane Propane in Sanford, Florida, got his start in the propane industry by painting tanks and digging trenches by hand as a teenager. (Photo courtesy of Thermotane Propane)

2022 LP Gas Rising Leader: Chandler Robertson

February 15, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Chandler Robertson, president of Thermotane Propane in Sanford, Florida, is a 2022 LP Gas Rising Leader.

This article is tagged with Florida, LP Gas Rising Leaders, technology and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

Ryan McPherson began working at Southern States Cooperative as a bobtail driver. He now works as an assistant manager, running the day-to-day operations at the company. (Photo by Ryan McPherson)

2022 LP Gas Rising Leader: Ryan McPherson

February 15, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Ryan McPherson, assistant manager at Southern States Cooperative in Roxboro, North Carolina, is a 2022 LP Gas Rising Leader.

This article is tagged with LP Gas Rising Leaders, North Carolina, North Carolina Propane Gas Association (NCPGA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

Current Issue

February 22, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

February 22, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

February 21, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

February 21, 2022 By Brian Richesson

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