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In memory of the GPA’s Mark Sutton

July 8, 2025 By Rick Roldan

Letter to the editor: The propane industry lost a champion recently in Mark Sutton, who led the Gas Processors Association (GPA).

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This article is tagged with Gas Processors Association (GPA), GPA Midstream Association, Mark Sutton, midstream, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), natural gas processing, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 (PERA), Rick Roldan and posted in Blue Flame Blog

In 2020, more than 1,000 public and private school districts across the U.S. were set to deploy more than 20,000 propane autogas buses. (Photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech)

PERA anniversary: Programmed to make a difference

October 4, 2021 By Jennifer Webb

Nearly 25 years ago, Congress passed legislation designed to boost propane’s presence, grow gallons and improve industry safety.

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PERC’s first, only president and CEO prepares for retirement

May 19, 2017 By Brian Richesson

Roy Willis has navigated PERC from the beginning – through unforeseen challenges to propane industry opportunities. Now he’s preparing for life’s next chapter.

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LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Daryl McClendon

April 1, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

The LP Gas Hall of Fame welcomed four inductees in the Class of 2016 during a black-tie dinner…

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LP Gas Hall of Fame Profile: Glenn Miller

April 8, 2015 By Kevin Yanik

The LP Gas Hall of Fame will welcome four inductees into the Class of 2015 during a dinner and…

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Obama signs Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014

December 18, 2014 By LP Gas

President Barack Obama signed the Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014 into law on Dec. 18….

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Legislation emerges to prevent future propane shortages

August 1, 2014 By LP Gas

The Senate introduced a bill to address the causes of last winter’s propane shortage and provide solutions to…

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Will federal intervention help ease supply, distribution issues?

July 24, 2014 By Kevin Yanik

Propane leaders reach out to legislators, agencies in effort to strengthen supply, distribution chain after last winter’s struggles….

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PERC considers new consumer education program, raised assessment rate

May 2, 2013 By Brian Richesson

The Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, held last month in Atlanta, came packaged with some of the industry’s biggest news in some time.

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Amendments to repeal PERA defeated

January 5, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

Two amendments submitted by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., are dead.

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