LP Gas timeline (1960-69): The buildout of infrastructure

May 10, 2021 By Brian Richesson

To celebrate our 80th anniversary, LP Gas has created a timeline marking the industry’s history through our own pages. Here we present the 1960s.

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Forklift photo courtesy of Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

North American forklift truck sales dip in 2020

May 7, 2021 By Brian Richesson

North American forklift truck sales decreased 5.1 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to the Industrial Truck Association.

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Pembina terminal photo by Aaron Whitfield/Red Bike Media

Pembina opens first LPG export facility

May 4, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Pembina opened the Prince Rupert Terminal, located on Watson Island in the vicinity of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.

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Midwest states among top propane gallon sellers

May 3, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Among the top six states for propane gallon sales in 2019 are Minnesota (No. 2), Iowa (4), Illinois (5) and Wisconsin (6).

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Propane Fuels America: Wisconsin

April 30, 2021 By Carly Bemer

LP Gas’ Propane Fuels America series is an exclusive state-by-state look at how LPG helps to fuel the U.S. economy. Here we explore Wisconsin.

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Accident brings safety directive into focus

April 27, 2021 By John McCoy

An accident involving a propane delivery driver and his bobtail emphasizes the importance of chock blocks to keep employees and customers safe.

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Diagram courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Propane containers play key role in safe system operation

April 26, 2021 By Randy Warner

Propane containers are vital to a propane system, and there are several things to consider when sizing a container, such as its vaporization rate.

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Propane Fuels America: Illinois

April 23, 2021 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas’ Propane Fuels America series is an exclusive state-by-state look at how LPG helps to fuel the U.S. economy.

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USPS contractor adds propane autogas trucks through DOE grant

April 20, 2021 By Danielle Pesta

Nationwide mail logistics contractor Hi Pro Inc. is adding five Class 6 straight box propane autogas delivery trucks to its fleet.

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Schools across Iowa, including the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District, benefit from propane-powered buses’ smooth operation on cold mornings, among other features. Photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech

Propane Fuels America: Iowa

April 19, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

LP Gas’ Propane Fuels America series is an exclusive state-by-state look at how LPG helps to fuel the U.S. economy. Here we explore Iowa.

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