Unpredictable weather justifies the purchase of business interruption insurance in certain areas. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Winter preview: Shift in mindset

September 11, 2023 By James Guyette

Climate calamities more so than propane fundamentals are forcing retailers to expect the unexpected this winter.

This article is tagged with Connecticut, Kansas, Massachusetts, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New England, Pennsylvania, Proctor Gas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, Vermont, weather, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Star Group acquires Ideal Bottle Gas

September 8, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Star Group LP has acquired Ideal Bottle Gas Inc. in Bellport, New York. Blue Peak Resources acted as the sole consultant on the transaction.

This article is tagged with Blue Peak Resources, Mergers and Acquisitions, Star Group and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Propane industry considers impacts of artificial intelligence

September 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

I set out to learn about artificial intelligence’s role in the propane industry and its potential future impacts. Here’s what I shared with my colleagues.

This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), Opening Delivery, propane marketers, propane retailers, technology and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Otodata appoints sales director for Western Europe

September 6, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Otodata, a provider of tank monitoring solutions, appointed Guy Lanrezac as sales director for Western Europe.

This article is tagged with Canada, Europe, IoT, Otodata, people news, tank monitoring and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Empire Group acquires Canadian Heating Products

September 5, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Empire Group, parent company of Empire Comfort Systems, acquired Canadian Heating Products Inc. (DBA Montigo Fireplaces) of Langley, British Columbia, Canada.

This article is tagged with Canada, fireplaces, grills, Hearth, heaters, Mergers and Acquisitions and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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In the Know: Increase revenue with the right fee structure

September 4, 2023 By Adam Zoellner and Sean McCann

Propane Resources’ Adam Zoellner and Sean McCann discuss ways a propane retailer can increase revenue to meet margin goals.

This article is tagged with cash-flow, company growth, gallon growth, In the Know, propane gallons, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, propane revenue, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Trevor Wendt and his wife, Rachel, represent the Sanborn, New York, propane marketer. (Photo by Adam Paul)

New York marketer’s software conversion made easier with versatile credit card processor

September 1, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

New York-based Wendt’s Propane & Oil formed a partnership with Tiger Payment Solutions at the annual LP Gas Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with LP Gas Growth Summit, New York, partnership, propane software, software, Summit Success Stories, Tiger Payment Solutions and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Steps to take when competitors fill your leased tanks

August 31, 2023 By John McCoy

John McCoy offers suggestions to protect company property when you come across a competitor filling your leased propane tanks.

This article is tagged with competition, customer service, John McCoy, legal, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, propane tanks and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Enterprise begins service at NGL fractionator, PDH 2 plant

August 30, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Enterprise Products Partners started service at its 12th natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionator and its second propane dehydrogenation plant (PDH 2) in Texas.

This article is tagged with Enterprise Products Partners, fractionation, midstream, natural gas liquids, Permian Basin, propane dehydrogenation (PDH), Texas and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Lock-up occurs when demand for propane downstream stops. (Image courtesy of Cavagna North America)

What to know about propane regulator lock-up

August 29, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner of Cavagna North America explains the importance of propane regulator lock-up as well as its safety implications.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, regulator, regulators, safety, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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