Casandra Russo has served AmeriGas for more than 12 years. (Photo courtesy of Casandra Russo)

Propane Personality: Casandra Russo

July 26, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Casandra Russo has served AmeriGas for more than 12 years and is currently the company’s manager of government and industry affairs.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Personality, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo of Paula Gant of GTI Energy with Ben Nussdorf of NPGA

GTI Energy president: Take back the energy conversation

July 24, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Discussions prior to Propane Days included Paula Gant of GTI Energy, Michael Rush of the Association of American Railroads and a panel about gas stoves.

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Days, propane technology, rail, renewable energy, renewable propane, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Tank monitors have enabled two of Sayle Oil’s locations to reduce delivery stops by half. (Photo by Matt Rich)

Marketer, monitor provider strengthen connection at LP Gas Growth Summit

July 21, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

Chuck Clement of Sayle Oil and David Dodd of Otodata strengthened their business relationship at the 2021 LP Gas Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with business growth, Canada, LP Gas Growth Summit, Mississippi, Mississippi Propane Gas Association (MPGA), Otodata, Summit Success Stories, tank monitoring and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

IMPORTANT: COPYRIGHT APPROVED FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY. The 2024 edition of NFPA 58 will revise the 2020 edition. When the new material drops in late August or early September, consult with your authorities having jurisdiction to determine how and when your state will implement it. (© 2019 NFPA, Reproduced with Permission)

Changes are coming to NFPA 58

July 18, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Be sure to understand the revisions in the next edition of the NFPA 58 LP gas code that are most relevant to your propane operation.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, regulations, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane plays an important role in multiple applications on the farm. (Photo courtesy of Co-Alliance Cooperative Inc.)

Propane’s role in the ag market: An overview of key applications

July 17, 2023 By LP Gas

Propane plays a vital role in the agricultural industry and ag customers should recognize the diversity and versatility of the fuel source.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Co-Alliance, crop drying, grain drying, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo courtesy of Troy Balderson’s office

US representative advocates for propane

July 14, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The Ohio Propane Gas Association met with Rep. Troy Balderson, who was receptive to an interview request from LP Gas Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson.

This article is tagged with congress, Congressional Propane Caucus, House of Representatives, Propane Days, Washington D.C. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, right, meets with propane industry members during Propane Days. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane Days returns to congressional offices for in-person meetings

July 11, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) Propane Days advocacy event in Washington, D.C., returned to in-person meetings for the first time since 2019.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Capitol Hill, congress, Joe Buschur, legislation, Michael Baker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Days, Washington D.C. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The Midwest boasts a large ag market. (Photo courtesy of Co-Alliance Cooperative Inc.)

Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the Midwest

July 10, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at the Midwest.

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In today’s market, it may be advantageous to sell your existing fleet for a higher value. (Photo: LP Gas staff)

4 factors driving vehicle purchases

July 7, 2023 By Obie Dixon

Obie Dixon, director of special projects at Propane Resources, explains how to make well-informed decisions about new or replacement vehicle purchases.

This article is tagged with In the Know, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, truck drivers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Flanged internal valve in the closed position. (Image courtesy of Cavagna Group)

How internal valves support safe bobtail deliveries

July 5, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner, product safety manager at Cavagna North America, discusses the operation and safety of internal valves on propane bobtails.

This article is tagged with Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, PERC, Randy Warner, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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