Sorting out Midwest propane inventory confusion

December 9, 2024 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, parses out a discrepancy in Midwest propane inventory.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, inventory, Mark Rachal, Midwest, propane inventories, propane traders, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

(From left to right): Silva, Winemaster and Mast. (Photo courtesy of Nexio)

Nexio, BeGas partner to manufacture renewable propane trucks

December 9, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

According to the companies, this alliance will bring new vehicles to the market and offer another decarbonization alternative to professional fleets with the use of bioLPG, also known as renewable propane.

This article is tagged with autogas, Nexio, renewable propane, Texas and posted in News, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane marketers can reassess and repurpose tank assets that are already in the field to avoid buying new tanks at relatively high prices. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Could propane prices fall in December?

December 2, 2024 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explains why propane prices may fall this December.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude prices, Mark Rachal, propane prices, propane traders, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Rules and regulations stamp. Image: iStock.com/Olivier Le Moal

Stay compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act

November 29, 2024 By Kathy Johnson

One of the most critical but often misunderstood federal labor regulations is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This article is tagged with Department of Labor (DOL), employment, HR Solutions, human resources, workforce and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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In the Know: Winter of 2024-25

November 26, 2024 By Allan Degenhardt and Shawn Treat

What new and unique challenges does this winter heating season pose to propane marketers?

This article is tagged with heating, heating season, In the Know, November 2024, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Gas House horizontal tanks in rows. Photo by LP Gas staff

Maximizing tank portfolio efficiency: How technology transforms propane asset management

November 25, 2024 By Christopher Caywood

Ways marketers can and should integrate technology to manage their tank portfolios.

This article is tagged with Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christopher Caywood, November 2024, propane tanks, retailer technology, tank and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Containers must maintain required distances from buildings and sources of ignition. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Recent safety violations: Remote devices, container distances

November 22, 2024 By Richard Fredenburg

There have been recent safety violations of off-truck remote devices and required container locations.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), North Carolina, November 2024, safety, safety column, safety first, Safety First column, trucking and posted in Featured, Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Sarah Miller’s legal career has helped her learn about the midstream industry. (Photo by Jim Ezell, EZ Event Photography)

Propane Personality: Sarah Miller of GPA Midstream

November 19, 2024 By Chris Lewis

After serving the midstream industry for over 20 years, Sarah Miller is now the president and CEO of GPA Midstream.

This article is tagged with GPA Midstream Association, midstream, midstream propane, November 2024, people news, Propane Personality, Women in LPG (WINLPG), women in propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane is an essential green energy source for this $5.4 million home in South Carolina. (Photos courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council)

Southern Living Idea House fueled by propane

November 18, 2024 By Jennifer Webb

Home’s southern charm showcases dependable, green propane.

This article is tagged with greenhouse gas emissions, home heating, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), South Carolina, Tucker Perkins and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Seth Dimacchia, right, and his brother Charlie at the 2024 Ravenna, Ohio, Balloon A-Fair. (Photo courtesy of Acorn LPG)

LPG Spotlight: Acorn LPG

November 15, 2024 By Chris Markham

Seth Dimacchia is both a college student and the owner of Acorn LPG, a propane company he runs to honor his father’s legacy.

This article is tagged with customer service, LPG Spotlight, November 2024, Ohio, propane supplier and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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