Dead River Co. opens new propane rail plant in Hermon, Maine

November 3, 2026 By Chris Markham

With the capacity to receive and distribute up to 80 million gallons per year, Dead River says, the facility is the largest propane rail terminal in New England.

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Mark A. Alexander served as Suburban Propane’s first CEO

November 3, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Mark A. Alexander, former president and CEO of Suburban Propane Partners, died Oct. 28 at the age of 68.

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Palmdale Propane acquires Affordable Gas

November 2, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Palmdale Propane, a subsidiary of Palmdale Oil, acquired Affordable Gas, a locally owned and operated propane provider based in Belle Glade, Florida.

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EIA’s Liquids Pipeline Projects Database compiles information on more than 280 future, ongoing and past liquids pipeline projects in the United States. (Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Liquids Pipeline Projects Database)

NGL, Y-grade pipelines among new projects completed since 2025

October 31, 2026 By LP Gas

The EIA’s 2026 Liquids Pipeline Projects Database reports eight completed and 14 planned pipeline projects since 2025.

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Grant program DERA targets replacement of diesel vehicles

October 30, 2026 By Brian Richesson

About $180 million is available under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) to help modernize aging diesel fleets nationwide.

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Johnny Omundson’s path from motorsports to propane autogas innovation

October 30, 2026 By Chris Lewis

Johnny Omundson’s career spans professional motorsports, television fame on “Overhaulin’,” and propane autogas innovation.

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Propane marketers can win school bus business by countering misinformation

October 29, 2026 By Brian Raygor and Kay Cornelius

Opportunities await propane marketers if they can overcome this major hurdle.

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NPGA meeting notebook: bobtail rodeo, midstream panel and more

October 29, 2026 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) held its fall committee and board meetings in Dallas, featuring a variety of discussions and updates on the industry.