September 2020: Tank car sub-lease rates

September 2, 2020 By LP Gas

The data for September 2020 focuses on LPG tank car and rail car sub-lease and lease rate trends.

This article is tagged with Ferrellgas, propane, Suburban Propane, winter and posted in Propane Market Metrics

Hemp market positioned to offer growth opportunities for propane

August 17, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Propane is a viable energy source in the hemp market for crop drying, CBD extraction and heating greenhouses that grow hemp plants.

This article is tagged with cannabis, crop drying, NPGA, propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Data trends show grain drying season back to normal in 2020

August 6, 2020 By Carly Bemer

The conditions that caused problems in 2019 for farmers drying grain are not in the forecast for 2020, the Propane Education & Research Council reports.

This article is tagged with agriculture, grain drying, Mike Newland, PERC, propane, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in News

Propane retailers prepare to enhance their online presence

July 28, 2020 By Chris Lewis

As a result of COVID-19 and the increase in online activity, propane retailers need to pay more attention to their online presence.

This article is tagged with Marty Kirshner, propane, propane retailers, Richard Goldberg, SEO and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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PERC urges ag producers to plan ahead for harvest

July 7, 2020 By Carly Bemer

With corn and soybean plantings up in 2020, PERC says a new grain drying calculator can help farmers determine how much propane they will need for harvest.

This article is tagged with agriculture, grain drying, Mike Newland, PERC, propane, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in News

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Propane provides energy dependability and security

April 27, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke, VP of propane marketing services at Warm Thoughts Communications, explains why propane is the best choice for on-site energy.

This article is tagged with Marketing Mix, propane, tom jaenicke and posted in Current Issue, Featured

How the crude war could impact propane prices

April 9, 2020 By Mark Rachal

While Saudi Arabia has called an emergency meeting of OPEC+, there is little doubt that U.S. production growth is very likely to slow in the future.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, crude prices, energy, Mark Rachal, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), propane, propane production, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

CHS Inc.

February 25, 2020 By LP Gas Sponsor

Taking a broader view of your business can give you a valuable strategic advantage when facing limited propane…

This article is tagged with autogas, propane and posted in Southeastern Showcase

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Public interest in sustainability invites opportunities for LPG retailers

September 24, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke, vice president of propane marketing services for Warm Thoughts Communications, argues in favor of running propane operations sustainably.

This article is tagged with clean energy, Marketing Mix, propane, sustainability, tom jaenicke, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

US crude production continues to rise

September 3, 2019 By Mark Rachal

U.S. crude production continues to rise, reaching a record high of 12.5 million barrels per day during the week that ended Aug. 23.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude production, Mark Rachal, propane, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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