Direct injection: A Q&A with Southwest Research Institute

October 4, 2016 By LP Gas

LP Gas connected with Michael G. Ross, program manager at the Southwest Research Institute, to gain another perspective on direct injection technology.

This article is tagged with California, California Air Resources Board, CARB, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Southwest Research Institute and posted in Current Issue, Featured

September 2016: LP Gas PhotoDrop

September 23, 2016 By LP Gas

Check out a photo slideshow of some recent LP gas-related events, including the Northeast Propane Show. 1. Dave…

This article is tagged with Eastern Propane, Flame King, Missouri, Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA), Northeast Propane Show, state association, Suburban Propane, tarantin industries, Vision Financial Group (VFG) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane traders aim for retail operation stability

September 11, 2016 By Brian Richesson

Find out what propane traders are doing behind the scenes that adds stability to retailer operations.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Crestwood Equity Partners, Ferrellgas, Mark Rachal, propane retailers, propane traders and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Joe Buschur has owned McMahan’s Bottle Gas since he purchased the company in 1979. Photo courtesy of McMahan’s Bottle Gas

Ohio retailer relies on rural customers, autogas for growth

September 7, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Joe Buschur admits it’s become a daily battle for McMahan’s Bottle Gas to win and retain residential customers…

This article is tagged with Brian Buschur, Joe Buschur, McMahan’s Bottle Gas, Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), residential, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Bergquist hosts annual open house in Ohio

August 18, 2016 By Allison Kral

Bergquist Inc. hosted its annual Open House Aug. 16 in Toledo, Ohio. Check out a photo slideshow from the event.

This article is tagged with autogas dispensers, Bergquist, open house, propane appliances, propane cylinder, propane distributors and posted in Featured, News

The very large gas carrier Lycaste Peace, owned by Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha, was the first liquefied petroleum gas vessel through the canal’s new locks. Photos courtesy of the Panama Canal Authority

Panama Canal helps deliver US propane to Asia

August 15, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

The expanded Panama Canal provides a new lane for U.S. propane to Asia.

This article is tagged with ICF, Mike Sloan, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Today’s consumer markets show promise for propane

August 12, 2016 By Brian Richesson

The consumer markets are full of promise in today’s pricing environment.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Brian Richesson, Department of Energy (DOE), gene bissell, ICF, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Retailer teams up with PR firm to target younger audiences

August 5, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Georgia-based retailer Conger LP Gas teams with a PR firm to market to younger audiences.

This article is tagged with Conger LP Gas, Dan Richardson, Facebook, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), social media and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Causes of grill fires

July 31, 2016 By John McCoy

Going inside the numbers helps us to form consumer safety messages for grilling.

This article is tagged with grilling, John McCoy, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), propane industry, propane safety, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Seeking replacement bobtail drivers

July 28, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Replacing veteran drivers like these as they move into retirement will not be an easy task, says Brian Crespo, operations manager at Blue Flame

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Days and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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