A shortage of qualified drivers and service technicians will continue to challenge propane marketers during the busy heating season. (Photo courtesy of PERC)

Steps to 2023-24 winter success

October 3, 2023 By John Powell

You’ve surely seen increased costs across virtually all facets of your operation. Here are some tips to help propane marketers deal with higher costs.

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Winter 2021-22: The view from one propane supplier

April 18, 2022 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas asked John Powell of Crestwood Equity Partners about the winter heating season and the war in Ukraine, and what that means for the propane industry.

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Steps to navigate the 2021-22 winter

December 9, 2021 By John Powell

Despite higher prices, lower-than-normal inventories and continued LPG exports to Europe and Asia, there doesn’t appear to be a concern about an overall propane shortage this winter.

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Photo of Crestwood terminal courtesy of Superior Energy Systems

‘Convergence of market factors’ in play for this winter

September 7, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Propane prices are high, inventories are low, exports are strong, and the worry is increasing for some as the winter heating season approaches.

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Throughout harsh winters and weather crises, such as what Texas faced this year, propane serves as a dependable energy source. Photo: Art Wager/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Propane prevails as reliable fuel during 2020-21 winter

April 5, 2021 By James Guyette

Propane came to the rescue for many residents during a winter marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and extreme weather events.

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Tertiary storage capacity fills needs during peak demand periods

October 19, 2020 By James Guyette

Propane retailers can set aside extra propane by filling customers’ on-site tanks with more gallons than they typically draw during a particular time period.

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Retailers advised on factors that could impact supply this winter

September 28, 2020 By James Guyette

In what has been an especially unpredictable year, propane retailers are now looking ahead to winter to prepare for heating season in a variety of ways.

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Tankers ride the rails to supply retailers’ winter propane needs

September 25, 2020 By James Guyette

Maintaining an adequate supply of railroad-routed propane, and the necessary amount of tanker cars to haul it, is critical to fulfill U.S. propane needs.

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Crestwood promotes four in supply and logistics group

May 16, 2018 By Brian Richesson

Crestwood Midstream promoted John Powell, Chris Roth, Bryon Muchow and Michael Stephens within its marketing supply and logistics business unit.

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Crestwood’s new propane rail terminal in Montgomery, New York, is open and operating. Photo courtesy of Crestwood

Concerns about heating season preparations

September 15, 2017 By James Guyette

Recent mild winters and global factors spark added concerns about heating season preparations.

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