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Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the South

May 8, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at the South.

This article is tagged with Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Energy Transfer, Enterprise Products Partners, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Mont Belvieu, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Permian Basin, Phillips 66, South Carolina, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Targa Resources, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Bob Costello has driven for Van Unen Miersma Propane for more than 25 years. Photo courtesy of Joshua Martinez – Almanac Agency, Nashville, Tennessee; DustyPixel/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty images

Truck drivers find purpose in the propane industry

June 16, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Propane truck drivers explain how the industry delivers an enjoyable way to make a quality living while connecting with customers.

This article is tagged with California, Christensen Inc., Ferrellgas, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Oregon, propane industry, truck drivers, Washington and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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DCC Propane purchases Kentucky-based retailer

January 3, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

DCC Propane LLC acquired Greenwell’s Propane Gas, a propane provider located 30 miles south of Louisville in Taylorsville, Kentucky.

This article is tagged with DCC, Kentucky, Mergers and Acquisitions and posted in News

Kentucky’s historical connection to coal makes electricity generation a major source of energy in the state. (Photo: DanBrandenburg/E+/Getty Images)

Propane Fuels America: Kentucky

November 26, 2021 By Carly Bemer

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

This article is tagged with Kentucky, Propane Fuels America and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Crystal Flash acquires Illinois-based J-M Transports

November 12, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

Crystal Flash, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based energy distribution company, acquired J-M Transports of Newark, Illinois.

This article is tagged with crystal flash, Kentucky, Mergers and Acquisitions, Tom Olive and posted in News

Photo by LP Gas staff _ merger and acquisition activity

2020-21 merger and acquisition activity

June 3, 2021 By LP Gas

Here’s a look at the merger and acquisition activity LP Gas tracked over the past year for the propane retailer industry.

This article is tagged with Kentucky, Mergers and Acquisitions, Reading Truck and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

LP Gas timeline (1950-59): Growth and unity

April 6, 2021 By Brian Richesson

To celebrate our 80th anniversary, LP Gas has created a timeline marking the industry’s history through our own pages. Here we present the 1950s.

This article is tagged with Alabama, Kentucky, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association, LP Gas 80th anniversary, LP Gas timeline, Young Gassers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

LP Gas timeline (1941-49): The war years

March 16, 2021 By Brian Richesson

To celebrate our 80th anniversary, LP Gas has created a timeline marking the industry’s history through our own pages. Here we present the 1940s.

This article is tagged with Kentucky, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association, LP Gas 80th anniversary, LP Gas timeline, Sam McTier and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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LP Gas’ Propane Fuels America state profiles

February 1, 2021 By Brian Richesson