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Line 5 continues to flow as Michigan’s closure deadline passes

May 12, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

Enbridge continues to operate Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac despite orders from the state of Michigan to shut down operations by May 12.

This article is tagged with Enbridge, Line 5, Michigan, Straits of Mackinac and posted in News

A crane operator prepares to remove grain bins damaged by the derecho near the town of Van Horne in east-central Iowa. Photo by Jay Christie

PADD 2 plans for residential surge this winter

October 7, 2020 By Ellen Kriz and Brian Richesson

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the region’s focus toward the possibility of a heavy residential load during the coldest part of the year.

This article is tagged with COVID-19 coronavirus, crop drying, Deb Grooms, Derek Dalling, heating season, Iowa, Michael Newland, Michigan, Ohio and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Michigan court rules Enbridge Line 5 tunnel project constitutional

November 21, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Enbridge Inc. gained a Line 5 legal victory in its attempt to establish the constitutional validity and enforceability…

This article is tagged with Dana Nessel, Enbridge, Line 5, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Michigan propane, national propane gas association, NPGA, Straits of Mackinac and posted in News

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Forward Energy acquires Hirschman Propane

July 10, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

Forward Energy, a subsidiary of Forward Corp., acquired the propane division of Hirschman Oil & Propane, which continues to operate as Hirschman Oil Supply.

This article is tagged with Abby Moniz, Forward Corp., Forward Energy, Hirschman Oil & Propane, Hirschman Oil Supply, Mark Hirschman, mergers and acquisitions, Michigan and posted in News

Tracking LPG flow changes, supply trends, concerns

June 24, 2019 By Brian Richesson

More LP gas is on the move, leaving from North American coasts and bound mainly for Asian destinations,…

This article is tagged with Enbridge Line 5, GPSA Midstream Suppliers, LPG production, Michigan, MPGA, Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Weather Watch: May Edition

May 25, 2018 By LP Gas

While the upper Midwest dealt with an intense mid-April winter storm, several south-central states experienced wildfires as a result of several dry months.