PERC OKs propane infrastructure and deliverability study
February 19, 2009 By LP Gas
PERC has agreed to pay consulting firm Purvin and Gertz $155,000 for an in-depth analysis of the U.S. propane industry’s infrastructure.
Read More Vital Signs
September 1, 2008 By LP Gas
A consortium of oil pipeline and storage companies plans to invest $1.8 billion to build the United States’ second deepwater oil import terminal in Texas, the companies announced Aug. 18.
Read More High cost of tanks forces propane marketers to better manage purchases, placement
August 1, 2008 By James Guyette
As the cost of steel keeps going up, with propane-tank pricing bursting at the seams, marketers are facing a conundrum when trying to save money on LPG delivery by making fewer runs and installing larger vessels at accounts drawing heftier loads.
Read More Burden of compliance
December 1, 2007 By Patrick Hyland
Once the federal government merged nearly two dozen agencies into the new Department of Homeland Security five years ago in the name of combating terrorism, two results were inevitable – more regulations and more fees to pay for those regulations.
Read More Buried Treasure
August 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Far removed from the grueling pace of a frigid Northeast winter season, Dayne Brady wipes the sweat from his face, squints into the brilliant sunshine and recounts the details of his company’s $3 million investment to more than double the bulk storage at the only propane company that has ever operated in the Caribbean Islands.
Read More What’s up down under
January 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Scientists and engineers are on top of the quest for non-steel alternatives for tank construction, breaking new ground in researching suitable composite materials slated for below-grade applications.
Read More Let it snow, let it snow!
December 1, 2006 By John McCoy
Usually described as the busy season, winter brings with it many good things for propane markets in colder climates.
Read More Refurbish, revitalize and reuse
November 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Tank refurbishing is becoming a popular option for propane marketers looking to beat the high cost of new storage and turn idle assets into productive settings for residential customers.
Read More ‘Average’ Winter Weather Squeezes Margins, Cash Flow
March 1, 2005 By LP Gas
As January rolled into February, propane marketers nationwide were hoping for a prolonged cold spell to bolster what’s being called an average heating season with fewer gallons pumped and lower margins earned.
Read More Driven to succeed
November 1, 2004 By LP Gas
As the nation’s leading producer and consumer of propane, the state of Texas has always been at the forefront of incorporating fuel use into the daily routine.
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