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NGL Supply Co. Ltd. opens Ohio rail terminal

February 28, 2022 By Brian Richesson

NGL Supply Co. Ltd. opened a propane rail terminal in Sycamore, Ohio, establishing another link in the industry’s natural gas liquids supply chain.

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Propane Personality: William Van Hoy

February 25, 2022 By Carly Bemer

William Van Hoy, executive director of the Texas Propane Gas Association, reflects on how the industry has changed in recent decades, where it’s headed and more.

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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.

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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

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

Foster Fuels’ 2021 gallon sales place it 33rd in the rankings. (Photo courtesy of Foster Fuels)

2022 Top Propane Retailers

February 15, 2022 By LP Gas

LP Gas’ annual ranking of the largest retail propane companies in the U.S. is measured by gallon sales. See who made the list for 2022.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Blossman Gas, Christensen Inc., CHS Inc., crystal flash, DCC, Dover, EDP, Ferrellgas, Foster Fuels, Lettermen's Energy Holdings (LEH), propane retailers, Suburban Propane, Superior Plus Corp., ThompsonGas, Top Propane Retailers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Small businesses are often targeted in cybercrime due to having older technology and a lack of security personnel. (Photo: KanawatTH/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Businesses face growing risk of cyberattacks, financial loss

February 11, 2022 By Phillip M. Perry

Companies should take effective security steps to counteract an upsurge not only in ransomware attacks but in electronic fraud of all kinds.

This article is tagged with cybersecurity, Phillip M. Perry, Superior Plus Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Mitigate software vulnerabilities

February 8, 2022 By Christopher Caywood

Christopher Caywood encourages propane retailers to address network and software security to protect their business and customers.

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PERC examines CARB ban on internal combustion engine forklifts

February 7, 2022 By Carly Bemer

The Propane Education & Research Council released an analysis that debates the California Air Resources Board’s proposed ban on internal combustion engine forklifts.

This article is tagged with California Air Resources Board, forklift, On Your Markets, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane forklifts and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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