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2024 State of the Industry: Inflection point

December 13, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Significant propane gallon sales declines defined the beginning of the new millennium; at the 25-year mark, a changing industry appears positioned for growth.

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This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Blue Star Gas, December 2024, diesel, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Pat Hyland, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane sales, Randy Doyle, State of the Industry, Stuart Weidie, tankless water heaters and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Surge in propane supply doesn’t eliminate risks in logistics

November 18, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The surge in domestic propane supply ranks among the top trends shaping the propane industry over the past 15 years.

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This article is tagged with Pat Hyland, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane exports, propane imports, propane inventory, propane prices, propane supply, shale gas, Trader's Corner, Tucker Perkins, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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More service, support for propane autogas fleets

October 17, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The service side of the propane autogas market is undergoing positive changes.

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This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, LP Gas Growth Summit, Pat Hyland, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Roush CleanTech, Southeast Propane Alliance and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

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Pat Hyland’s key points for Growth Summit attendees

October 7, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Hyland shared observations from his 27 years in the propane industry and emphasized helpful points for marketers.

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This article is tagged with LP Gas Growth Summit, Pat Hyland, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane marketers, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

2024 Pros4Care golf benefit raises about $10,000

October 1, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

The 16th annual Pros4Care golf benefit drew 75 attendees and raised about $10,000 to fund prostate cancer research and awareness.

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This article is tagged with Bill Powers, Ed Varney, Pat Hyland, Pros4Care, prostate cancer, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Texas and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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Pat Hyland’s propane industry career spans 2 chapters

September 5, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Pat Hyland stood tall in the propane industry for nearly three decades. In September, he’ll retire.

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This article is tagged with Pat Hyland, people news, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

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Pat Hyland on retirement: It’s a ‘good time to sail’

September 3, 2024 By Brian Richesson

After 27 years in the propane industry, with the Propane Education & Research Council and LP Gas magazine, Pat Hyland will retire Sept. 6.

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This article is tagged with Pat Hyland, people news, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine