A school with propane tanks damaged by a tornado. Photo courtesy of logica3

Preparing for a future natural disaster

June 24, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

LP Gas contributing editor and industry veteran Stuart Flatow offers tips to prepare your operation for natural disasters.

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The changing energy climate presents a challenge for the propane industry. Photo by Joe McCarthy.

The propane industry’s ‘need to disrupt’ a changing energy market

March 28, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Defining the propane industry’s role amid the “crazy things facing us” in an evolving energy market.

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Blossman Gas acquires Southern LP Gas

February 21, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Southern LP Gas serviced the Bowdon, Georgia, area for 34 years before being acquired by Blossman Gas.

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According to PERC, propane autogas vehicles cost 27 cents per mile to operate. Diesel is about 10 cents more expensive in operational costs. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Propane marketers’ great hypocrisy toward autogas

January 7, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Propane marketers see autogas’ potential, but are reluctant to use it in their own fleets.

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REG Geismar is a 75-million-gallon nameplate capacity renewable diesel biorefinery located in Geismar, Louisiana. REG Geismar converts waste fats and oils into renewable diesel, renewable propane and renewable naphtha. Photo courtesy of Renewable Energy Group

Renewable propane may be the key to the industry’s future

November 12, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Industry leaders say renewable propane should hold a place in LPG’s offerings; new development mean that time may be near.

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The greatest threats to the propane industry

September 5, 2018 By Allison Barwacz

Retailers share what they feel are the greatest threats to the propane industry.

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Blossman Gas customer in Georgia honored with ‘best fleet’ award

September 3, 2018 By Clara Richter

DeKalb County, Georgia, was chosen for its distinguished customer service, sustainability practices and employee training.

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How to attract a younger workforce to the propane industry

August 1, 2018 By Allison Barwacz

Retailers discuss how the propane industry can attract a younger workforce.

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Photo by Brian Richesson.

PERC installs new chairman, proposes 2019 budget, approves projects

July 27, 2018 By Brian Richesson

Rob Chalmers of Meritum Energy Holdings assumed the role of chairman during the public meeting after exchanging the gavel with former chairman Drew Combs of CHS Inc.

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Photos Courtesy of Briggs & Stratton

Propane generators grow gallons, minimize impacts of harmful weather

July 19, 2018 By Chris Lewis

As severe weather becomes more volatile, propane generators can grow gallons for your business, keep customers comfortable during power outages.

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