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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.

This article is tagged with Florida, Mergers and Acquisitions and posted in News, From the Magazine

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.

This article is tagged with autogas, Blossman Gas, Ferrellgas, Florida, Georgia, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina, NPGA, propane autogas, Propane Emergencies, South Carolina, Southeast Propane Alliance, weather, Young Professionals Council, YPC and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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.

This article is tagged with Blue Peak Resources, EDP, Florida, Mergers and Acquisitions and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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.

This article is tagged with business growth, Florida, LP Gas Growth Summit, partnership, propane retailers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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.

This article is tagged with Florida, Legacy Energy Consulting, Mergers and Acquisitions, propane retailers and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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.

This article is tagged with Cetane Associates, Florida, Florida Public Utilities, Mergers and Acquisitions and posted in News

Energy for Everyone Hero Award handoff photo courtesy of PERC

Broward County Transit receives national environmental award

June 12, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council honored Broward County Transit, which runs 297 propane paratransit shuttles, with the Energy for Everyone Hero Award.