Hemp farm photo courtesy of Sidetrack Farms LLC

Propane fuels drying process for hemp

February 8, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Growing hemp requires a drying process that can be served by portable propane-fueled heaters or propane-fueled greenhouses.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Blue Star Gas, cannabis, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NFPA 58, NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Blue Star Gas chairman leaves legacy of innovation

December 16, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Bill Stewart, chairman and second-generation owner of Blue Star Gas, died at his home in Santa Rosa, California, at the age of 93.

This article is tagged with Blue Star Gas, Jeff Stewart, obituary, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in News

Photo: Canine Companions for Independence

Propane Personality: Jeff Stewart

September 15, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Jeff Stewart, president of Blue Star Gas, shares insights on the industry’s counter-electrification efforts, hobbies and more with LP Gas.

This article is tagged with Blue Star Gas, California, Electrification, Jeff Stewart, Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Eastern Propane senior VP leads new class of NPGA officers

June 19, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Denis Gagne, senior vice president of supply and acquisitions at Eastern Propane & Oil, was sworn in as the new chairman of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA).

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Bergquist, Blue Star Gas, Bob Barry, Denis Gagne, Eastern Propane, Jeff Stewart, Michelle Bimson-Maggi, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Randy Thompson, ThompsonGas and posted in News

Propane marketer provides perspective on decarbonization war

August 8, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Jeff Stewart peppered the Propane Education & Research Council with hard-hitting messages about decarbonization efforts at the state level.

This article is tagged with Blue Star Gas, Jeff Stewart, renewable propane and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Blue Star Gas, Hawaii, Hurricane Harvey, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Weather Watch: May Edition

May 25, 2018 By LP Gas

While the upper Midwest dealt with an intense mid-April winter storm, several south-central states experienced wildfires as a result of several dry months.