The new propane-fueled port tractors are efficient, clean and low-cost alternatives to the previously used diesel-fueled units. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane tractors used in ports

August 30, 2024 By Chris Markham

The Port of Newark is phasing out diesel-powered port tractors in favor of propane tractors.

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Propane to displace diesel power generation

August 13, 2024 By LP Gas

The Propane Education & Research Council set a goal to accelerate propane’s penetration of the power generation market.

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The dual-purpose, standalone fueling system from Propane Fueling Solutions allows fleets to refuel with propane autogas or recharge using propane as the energy source. (Photo courtesy of Propane Fueling Solutions)

PERC director addresses propane’s role in power generation

August 12, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry is staking its claim to a greater portion of the power generation market.

This article is tagged with diesel, electricity, Gavin Hale, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane marketers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

More grant funding available for ports to decarbonize using propane

April 16, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

Applications for grant funding from the Port Infrastructure Development Program are available once again.

This article is tagged with Decarbonizing, Department of Transportation (DOT), diesel, electricity, forklifts, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane technology and posted in News

USPS contractor Nicholas Trucking adds propane autogas vehicles

November 1, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Nicholas Trucking Co., a Pennsylvania-based contractor for the U.S. Postal Service, added three Ford F-750 trucks fueled with propane autogas to its fleet.

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Challenges for fleets include a driver shortage and lead times. (Photo courtesy of Drew James Productions)

Success hinges on marketers mastering the areas of drivers, equipment, fuel

August 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Propane marketers working to run their operations optimally are navigating issues with their trucking fleet, and many of the issues revolve around timing.

This article is tagged with autogas, bobtail drivers, Cummins, diesel, drivers, emissions, Environmental Protection Agency, medium-duty trucks, truck drivers, trucks, Ukraine and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Taxes and the shift to lower sulfur diesel influence prices in the U.S. (Photo courtesy of Drew James Productions)

Diesel settles: Prices moderate as panic buying eases

June 20, 2023 By Phillip M. Perry

The global nature of diesel has led to its elevated pricing in the U.S., despite the nation’s export of roughly 1 million barrels of the distillate every day.

This article is tagged with autogas, bobtail drivers, Cummins, diesel, drivers, emissions, Environmental Protection Agency, Europe, fossil fuels, medium-duty trucks, Phillips 66, truck drivers, trucks, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Ukraine and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

New study: Propane terminal tractors run cleaner than diesel

June 1, 2023 By Gabriella Mercado

Data from a new study with PERC shows a reduction in emissions from using propane-powered terminal tractors compared to diesel.

This article is tagged with CARB, diesel, emissions, New Jersey, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane terminal, propane terminals and posted in News

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PERC: Grant funding allows ports to decarbonize using propane

March 31, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Ports can replace their diesel and gasoline-powered equipment with clean energy alternatives such as propane-powered port tractors, forklifts and other cargo handling equipment.

Houston-based EOG Resources is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the U.S. Photo by Harris Baker

Propane’s role in oil and gas fields

April 6, 2018 By James Guyette

Propane rises to the task of serving oil and gas field equipment and accommodations in an attempt to replace diesel.

This article is tagged with Alaska, diesel, James Guyette, propane, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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