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Propane industry expectations for 2026

January 18, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Safety, export expansion and private equity among the latest storylines in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), Brian Richesson, Energy Transfer, Enterprise Products Partners, January 2026, Opening Delivery, safety, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Top Propane Retailers and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

Preventing regulator freeze-up

December 20, 2025 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner shares how to prevent regulator freeze-up in propane operations in cold environments.

This article is tagged with Battelle, Cavagna North America, December 2025, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, regulator, safety, safety column, safety first, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Keep grain drying safety top of mind

November 30, 2025 By Bryan Wendt

Bryan Wendt, propane operations and safety manager at CHS Inc., shares six key pieces to share with customers in grain drying season.

This article is tagged with CHS Inc., grain drying, November 2025, safety and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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P3 Propane Safety now offers live virtual safety meetings

November 29, 2025 By LP Gas

Available as a new product or an add-on to a company’s current safety meeting package, propane retailers can now have monthly safety meetings with the P3 team.

This article is tagged with new products, November 2025, P3 Propane Safety, safety and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, New Products

Avoid issues with wheel stops and temperature correction

November 20, 2025 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg shares safety considerations for propane professionals to keep in mind for the winter season.

This article is tagged with November 2025, safety, safety column, safety first and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Defending odor fade claims

October 26, 2025 By John McCoy

John V. McCoy examines two strategies for dismissing cases that involve the common claim of odor fade.

This article is tagged with John McCoy, legal, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, October 2025, safety and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

Understanding certification standards for propane products

October 25, 2025 By Randy Warner

Randy warner shares the difference between UL vs. ASME certifications.

This article is tagged with certification, October 2025, Randy Warner, safety, safety column, safety first and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

The role of propane delivery in emergency preparedness plans

October 16, 2025 By LP Gas

Wildhorse Propane & Appliances is reminding its community that propane can be a lifeline during emergencies.

This article is tagged with drivers, October 2025, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane generators, safety and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

ONEOK reports fire at Mont Belvieu fractionation facility

October 7, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Fractionation operations at the complex were promptly shut down, and the fire, which was limited to MB-4, was quickly extinguished, according to the company.

This article is tagged with fractionation, fractionator, midstream, Mont Belvieu, natural gas, natural gas liquids, safety, Texas and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

The Propane Education & Research Council and the National Propane Gas Association are collaborating on a project that would utilize data to enhance industry safety processes. (Photo: LP Gas staff)

Propane industry moves to create national safety data repository

September 30, 2025 By Brian Richesson

PERC and NPGA are partnering to create a national propane incident data repository to strengthen safety programs, improve industry culture and address growing public concerns.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, September 2025 and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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