Berico celebrates 100 years

February 19, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Evolving from what was originally “Berry Coal” company in 1924, Berico has expanded in the fuel, propane, lubricant and HVAC industries.

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RegO employees receive hands-on training on regulators in SEPATEC's regulator lab. Photo courtesy of Southeast Propane Alliance

RegO employees train at SEPATEC

February 13, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

RegO brought together its sales teams for a two-day training program at the Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center (SEPATEC).

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List of top 10 states for propane sales in 2022. Images: chokkicx/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images (map); photosynthesis/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images (stars)

Propane gallon sales increase in 2022; California tops the list

February 1, 2024 By Brian Richesson

California held off Michigan for the second straight year to become the No. 1 state for retail propane sales. The final tally in millions of gallons: 539-531.

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Parker Oil acquires Bobby Taylor Oil

January 19, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

Parker Oil Co., based in South Hill, Virginia, acquired Bobby Taylor Oil Co. and T&S Transport, based in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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Sharp Energy purchases J.T. Lee and Son’s

December 28, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Sharp Energy, a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corp., acquired the propane operating assets of J.T. Lee and Son’s in Cape Fear, North Carolina.

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The city of Raleigh, North Carolina, welcomes renewable propane. (Photo courtesy of the City of Raleigh)

Getting involved with renewable propane

December 12, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Here’s a look at how propane industry members have been incorporating renewable propane into their operations during the past few years.

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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.

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American Welding & Gas acquires TriCounty Gas

May 1, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

American Welding & Gas, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, purchased TriCounty Gas, headquartered in Buffalo, Wyoming.

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2023 NPGA Propane Expo schedule, details

April 20, 2023 By LP Gas

The 2023 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo takes place April 23-25 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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3eight Energy purchases propane terminal in Georgia

April 10, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

3eight Energy, a wholesale LP gas supplier headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, acquired a propane rail terminal in Mount Airy, Georgia.

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