Propane industry uniting to block shipping threats
September 19, 2012 By Brian Richesson
Weather. Energy competition. Consumer conservation. The economy. The propane industry has faced frequent obstacles in recent years, forcing…
Read More Inergy sees progress with long-awaited underground propane storage project
September 17, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Inergy is planning to move forward later this year with a large-scale propane storage project in New York that was originally scheduled for completion in 2010.
Read More Natural gas riding high on supply, but don’t count propane out
June 1, 2012 By Brian Richesson
Natural gas, recognized lately for its abundance in shale deposits across the United States, has garnered its share of media attention. Its prices are at record lows, and its prospects as a motor fuel are gaining momentum.
Read More Shale gas production presents game-changing impact
September 8, 2011 By LP Gas
An expected bounty of natural gas harvested from the nation’s abundant shale fields is widely viewed as a game-changer for the propane industry. The increased flow of natural gas liquids production from the shale fields is expected to position the United States as a net exporter of propane while boosting the domestic supply of propane for years to come.
Read More Lone Star NGL to construct fractionation facility at Mont Belvieu
August 9, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
Lone Star expects to have the project completed by the first quarter of 2013.
Read More Is there enough propane?
August 9, 2011 By LP Gas
In my cross-country travels as NPGA chairman, I have learned of a broadly held industry concern regarding long-term propane supply availability.
Read More DCP Midstream to buy, expand Conoco’s Seaway Products Pipeline Co.
July 8, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
DCP Midstream Partners LP said it would buy Seaway Products Pipeline Co. from ConocoPhillips, convert it for natural gas liquids and expand it.
Read More 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 Answers sought as Northeast experiences major propane distribution problem
February 1, 2009 By Brian Richesson
Answers are needed as Northeast experiences major propane distribution problems.
Read More Propane retailers feeling heat from challenging economic conditions
December 1, 2008 By LP Gas
Yep, things are a mess. Looking back, retailing sure was easy before overwhelming regulation and sky-high insurance took the fun out of the business. Sure, you worried about what weather Mother Nature would be throwing at you any given year. Sure, you spent a sleepless night or two, wondering whether you’d made the right decision about adding a bobtail despite a new retailer invading your territory. But global economic crisis? Where did this come from? Yep, things are a mess.
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