Retailers share experience with propane autogas

March 21, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

Propane retailers talk about promoting propane autogas and how they educate the public about its benefits.

This article is tagged with autogas, autogas conversions, LP Gas Growth Summit, Ohio, Oklahoma, propane autogas, ThompsonGas and posted in Events

Safety minute: Read and follow the instructions for propane equipment

March 21, 2024 By Benny Gay

It’s important to read and follow instructions when assembling, installing, operating and maintaining propane equipment.

This article is tagged with February 2024, safety, ThompsonGas and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

ThompsonGas acquires Harris Propane

January 8, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

ThompsonGas, based in Frederick, Maryland, acquired Harris Propane of Salem, New Jersey. Blue Peak Resources served as adviser to Harris.

This article is tagged with Blue Peak Resources, Maryland, Mergers and Acquisitions, New Jersey, ThompsonGas and posted in News

Drivers of higher insurance costs are supply chain disruptions and more expensive equipment. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Steps to conduct a pre-fill container inspection

January 2, 2024 By Benny Gay

A propane container must be visually inspected prior to being filled. Observe these requirements, and never service a defective container.

This article is tagged with Benny Gay, December 2023, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), safety, ThompsonGas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Safety minute: Confirming odorant in propane

October 26, 2023 By Benny Gay

The process of recognizing the presence of propane odorant must begin well ahead of the product reaching the customer container.

This article is tagged with Benny Gay, odorant, odorization, safety signals, ThompsonGas and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Photo by LP Gas staff and Tom Ledford/Ledford Productions

They said it at the LP Gas Growth Summit

October 25, 2023 By LP Gas

Propane retailers and industry partners went on camera at the 2023 LP Gas Growth Summit to address notable propane industry issues.

This article is tagged with Cargas, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, Jason Soulon, LP Gas Growth Summit, Quality Steel, ThompsonGas, Tom Van Buren, video and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

What does company culture look like at ThompsonGas?

October 19, 2023 By LP Gas

Two ThompsonGas employees, Jessica Johnson and Jessie Morgan, discuss the company’s culture, work flexibility and the importance of work/life balance.

This article is tagged with employee retention, ThompsonGas, video, workforce development and posted in Featured Video

Employees at Gray, Gray & Gray are treated to food, drinks and fun while building chemistry among the staff. (Photo courtesy of Gray, Gray & Gray)

Company culture: Propane refines approach to recruitment, retention

October 13, 2023 By Jennifer Webb

Aided by changing priorities and labor-market realities, companies in the propane industry are redefining company culture.

This article is tagged with employee recruitment, employee retention, Gray Gray & Gray, Jessica Johnson, Lakes Gas, Marty Kirshner, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), Steph Hennen, ThompsonGas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The dual-purpose, standalone fueling system from Propane Fueling Solutions allows fleets to refuel with propane autogas or recharge using propane as the energy source. (Photo courtesy of Propane Fueling Solutions)

Propane meets energy needs amid electric vehicle transition

October 10, 2023 By Chris Lewis

The propane industry has an opportunity to demonstrate propane’s reliability as an energy source for electric vehicle recharging.

This article is tagged with dimethyl ether (DME), electricity, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), renewable dimethyl ether (rDME), renewable propane, Steve Whaley, ThompsonGas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Know the basics of a new piping pressure test

October 5, 2023 By Benny Gay

A leak check and pressure test are often thought to be the same, but they are two very different tests.

This article is tagged with Benny Gay, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 54, ThompsonGas and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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