AmeriGas bobtail photo courtesy of Cummins Inc.

Cummins propane engine project reaches demonstration stage

June 12, 2020 By Brian Richesson

AmeriGas is putting the LPG engine qualities to the test in a 2018 Peterbilt 337 geared for propane delivery.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Cummins, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, Featured

New road conditions alter driving risks

June 9, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Fleet video telematics provider Lytx tracked changes in driving risks tied to COVID-19, including more animal strikes and fewer risky behaviors.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, driver safety, Lytx Inc., safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

LPG Spotlight: Lake Arthur Butane & Propane

June 8, 2020 By Carly Bemer

When Hurricane Rita hit Louisiana in 2005, Lake Arthur Butane & Propane had to think fast. Now, it has a sophisticated emergency plan for future hurricanes.

This article is tagged with Louisiana, LPG Spotlight and posted in Current Issue, Featured

2019-20 merger and acquisition activity

June 5, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Here’s a look at the merger and acquisition activity LP Gas tracked over the past year and one seller’s experience with navigating the acquisition process.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Carlton Revere, Countryside Tank, Mergers and Acquisitions, Paraco Gas, Sail Energy, TerraVest Industries, ThompsonGas and posted in Current Issue, Featured

First ‘30 Under 30’ class recognized

June 1, 2020 By LP Gas

The International Association of Young Gassers launched the “30 Under 30” program to recognize young professionals in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Canadian Propane Association (CPA), Christensen Inc., National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Young Gassers and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Faces & Places: May 2020

May 29, 2020 By LP Gas

Companies such as Alliance AutoGas, Cavagna and Phillips Energy share photos from accomplishments and events.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, Cavagna Group, Gas Equipment Co., Phillips Energy, Work Truck Show, World LPG Association (WLPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Merger and acquisition activity expected to remain robust

May 27, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

While COVID-19 has introduced logistical challenges and economic uncertainty, industry players expect strong merger and acquisition activity to persist.

This article is tagged with Cooper Wilburn, david stroupe, Marty Kirshner, Mergers and Acquisitions, Spencer Cavalier, Steve Abbate and posted in COVID-19, Current Issue, Featured

A retailer helps a customer outside a closed office building. Photo by Roger Rosenbaum

Propane retailer responses to COVID-19 captured in new survey

May 26, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Faced with the unknown impacts of a pandemic and graced with an essential business designation by the federal government, propane retailers continued to perform the true nature of their work: They delivered.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Steve Kaminski, Tucker Perkins and posted in COVID-19, Current Issue, Featured

Majors provide support during coronavirus crisis

May 22, 2020 By Sarah Peecher

Though states are now cautiously beginning to reopen, the past several months have been busy for several of the major companies in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Ferrellgas, Scott Brockelmeyer, Suburban Propane, UGI Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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National leaders prepare for supply and logistics impacts

May 19, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Propane industry leaders are beginning to take notice and consider what recent market dynamics might mean for propane supply this winter.

This article is tagged with Dale Delay, logistics, propane market, propane supply and demand, Steve Kaminski, Steve Kossuth, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

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