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NPGA panel: Cannabis market ripe for development

March 8, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The cannabis market is unique – full of promise for propane retailers but complex due to differing state regulations and no federal oversight.

This article is tagged with Blue Star Gas, cannabis, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

LPG plays part in production of cannabis concentrates

November 22, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Medical cannabis company Trulieve Cannabis launched a new line of cannabis concentrates made through hydrocarbon extraction using propane and butane.

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Dakotas reveal propane industry opportunities, challenges

November 8, 2021 By Brian Richesson

North Dakota and South Dakota serve as a microcosm of the opportunities and challenges that exist in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Alaska, cannabis, North Dakota, Propane Fuels America, South Dakota and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane Fuels America: South Dakota

November 5, 2021 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas’ Propane Fuels America series is an exclusive state-by-state look at how LPG helps to fuel the U.S. economy.

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Forum brings industry together to talk propane, policy

July 9, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Policies and politics dominated much of the discussion during NPGA’s first in-person event since its winter board of directors meeting in February 2020.

This article is tagged with cannabis, Michael Baker, Michael Kelly, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, World LPG Association (WLPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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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

Hemp market positioned to offer growth opportunities for propane

August 17, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Propane is a viable energy source in the hemp market for crop drying, CBD extraction and heating greenhouses that grow hemp plants.

This article is tagged with cannabis, crop drying, NPGA, propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane and butane can be used to extract cannabis oil from the plant. Photo: rgbspace/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Cannabis concentrates a growing market that needs propane professionals

August 3, 2020 By Stuart Flatow

Propane professionals are uniquely qualified to educate the cannabis industry on how to use propane safely during the extraction process.

This article is tagged with cannabis, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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CBD products pose risk to safety-sensitive personnel

March 18, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Propane drivers who use CBD products may test positive for marijuana on drug exams, warns a notice from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

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Safety initiatives to deploy during National Safety Month

July 29, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner explains how tips from this year’s national safety event apply to improving safety at your propane operation.

This article is tagged with cannabis, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, safety, safety signals and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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