Apple would hone in on propane’s expanded uses, such as autogas, outdoor rooms, housing and businesses. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

What if Apple invented propane?

December 20, 2017 By Tom Jaenicke

Columnist Tom Jaenicke explores how propane would be positioned, had it been invented by Apple.

This article is tagged with natural gas, propane, propane autogas, technology, tom jaenicke, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured

2017 propane industry overview

December 18, 2017 By Brian Richesson

From soaring U.S. propane exports during part of the heating season to extreme weather later in the year, 2017 in the propane industry didn’t lack for action.

This article is tagged with American Petroleum Institute (API), Brian Richesson, Ferrellgas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane exports, propane industry, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane’s future in the new age of energy

December 15, 2017 By Michael W. Hinton

Propane’s future in the new age of energy may not lie in typical markets.

This article is tagged with ICF, marketing, natural gas liquids, NGL, propane demand, propane industry and posted in Current Issue, Featured

The propane industry’s duty to warn

December 13, 2017 By Jay Johnston

Proactive workplace efforts can go a long way toward increasing safety.

This article is tagged with jay johnston, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, propane safety, safety, workplace safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane cylinder. Image: iStock.com/Maudib/uscourts.gov

Analyzing legal action against cylinder distributors

December 8, 2017 By John McCoy

Purchasers are bringing legal action against distributors for cylinder changes.

This article is tagged with cylinder exchange, John McCoy and posted in Current Issue, Featured

mentor. leader. Photo: iStock.com/Jirsak

Industry leaders gain from mentoring programs

December 4, 2017 By Clara Richter

In the spring of 2016, NPGA’s Women in Propane Council launched the Knowledge Exchange network to serve as a mentorship program.

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

November 2017: LP Gas PhotoDrop

November 27, 2017 By LP Gas

Check out a photo slideshow of some recent LP gas-related events, including the North Carolina Propane Gas Association’s annual convention and more.

This article is tagged with North Carolina, North Carolina Propane Gas Association (NCPGA), Paraco Gas, PERC, PhotoDrop, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, state association, Tucker Perkins, World LPG Forum and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Using press-connect fittings to join pipes

November 24, 2017 By Larry Bernstein

Press-connect fittings have gained acceptance by NFPA 58 and now give the propane industry a ‘viable alternative’ for joining pipe.

This article is tagged with Bruce Swiecicki, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NFPA 58, NPGA and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Updated nozzles revolutionize the fueling experience

November 17, 2017 By Ed Hoffman

European-style, quick-connect nozzles are changing the fueling experience.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Ed Hoffman, propane autogas and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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