How to have uncomfortable conversations with colleagues

August 29, 2024 By Aaron Huizenga

Aaron Huizenga of Lakes Gas shares his thoughts about how to deal with uncomfortable conversations.

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Major impacts averted in Canadian railway labor dispute

August 28, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Compared to the same time period last summer, rail-car volumes from Canada were about 50 percent lower immediately after the lockout ended, NPGA says.

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Typically, eight fast-track educational sessions are held at NPGA's Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Education a must in rapidly evolving energy world

August 27, 2024 By Tom Jaenicke

Staying ahead of the evolving energy competition requires that you take a relentless approach to education and learning.

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Provide carbon monoxide warnings

August 26, 2024 By John McCoy

Here are practical steps propane professionals can take to reduce injuries and deaths related to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Faces & Places: August 2024

August 23, 2024 By LP Gas

See images of propane professionals advocating for propane and connecting at industry events.

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Life lessons learned from ‘The Bear’ episode

August 22, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Every second counts. Three words – infinite possibilities. Take a minute and think about that sentence; what comes to mind?

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The industry incident rate has decreased dramatically over the past decade – by 42 percent. Source: GPA Midstream Association

Midstream reduces rate of safety incidents

August 20, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

Data collected by GPA Midstream Association’s Safety Committee shows the industry has reduced its incident rate over the past decade.

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Propane Personality: Billy Romero

August 19, 2024 By Chris Lewis

Billy Romero received a rare honor when a statewide proclamation in New Mexico declared June 20 as “Billy Romero Day.”

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Jason Edwards, far right, in a panel discussion at the 2022 LP Gas Growth Summit. Photo by LP Gas staff

Software provider assists marketer with technology transition

August 16, 2024 By Bob Sandrick

Rural Computer Consultants and Pacific States Petroleum formed a partnership that is poised to benefit both companies.

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Types of propane power generation

August 15, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Here’s a summary of the different types of propane power generation applications and configurations.

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