(From left) Will Haffecke, assistant vice president of Florida operations; Johnny Hill, manager of operations at Florida Public Utilities Company; Karen Chasez, mayor of DeBary; State Senator Tom Wright (R- Port Orange); Carmen Rosmonda, city manager of DeBary; Robert Lindemann, Lake Mary fire chief; Cindy Morgan, Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Foundation chair; Jeff Householder, president and CEO of Chesapeake Utilities; Veronica Thomas, gas operations supervisor; and Justin Pettry, gas operations supervisor. (Photo: Vanessa Cayzedo, Chesapeake Utilities Corp.)

Chesapeake Utilities opens new safety training facility

March 3, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The facility provides hands-on and classroom training, enabling collaboration with first responders and other community partners.

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Propane retailers share why they attended the 2024 LP Gas Growth Summit

February 19, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The 2024 LP Gas Growth Summit, held in Orlando, Florida, hosted 20 retailers from 18 different states and 20 partner companies representing a variety of equipment and services categories.

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2025 LP Gas Rising Leaders discover the right opportunity

February 10, 2025 By Brian Richesson

See the recipients of the 2025 LP Gas Rising Leaders award.

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Mergers and acquisitions. Photo: designer491/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Hatcher Insurance Group acquires Jamerson-McLean Corp.

January 31, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The‬ strategic acquisition combines JMC’s energy industry experience with Hatcher’s‬ insurance solutions.

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Propane industry rallies to help storm-ravaged region

November 7, 2024 By Brian Richesson

When natural disasters strike, propane companies respond – because they have the portable, versatile fuel that can bring immediate relief to others.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Bergquist, Blossman Gas, Conger LP Gas, F.W. Webb, Ferrellgas, Florida, Foster Fuels, Georgia, Harper Industries, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina, Opening Delivery, Paraco Gas, propane retailers, South Carolina, Southeast Propane Alliance, Stringer Oil & LP Gas and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Blossman Gas delivers propane generators to impacted areas. (Photo courtesy of Blossman Gas employees)

Propane industry provides aid to areas devastated by hurricanes

November 5, 2024 By Nicole Schlosser

In the aftermath of two hurricanes, propane retailers and other industry members aid customers, co-workers and communities as winter approaches.

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EDP acquires D&D Gas Co.

October 24, 2024 By Brian Richesson

This latest transaction expands EDP’s footprint into Florida, making it the 24th state in which the company serves customers.

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2024 LP Gas Growth Summit draws about 80 to Orlando

September 17, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The LP Gas Growth Summit kicked off at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida, with about 80 members of the industry participating in the networking event.

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Palmdale Oil to acquire Maassen Oil Co.

August 12, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Legacy Energy Consulting facilitated the acquisition for Maassen Oil, marking its third deal of 2024, seventh in Florida and 19 overall since its inception.

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Southern Quality Propane buys Florida Public Utilities branch

July 1, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

Southern Quality Propane, based in Thomasville, Georgia, acquired the propane operating assets of the Marianna, Florida, propane branch of Florida Public Utilities.

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