In the July 2019 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: New NPGA officers | 3Eight Energy’s launch

THE PROPANE INDUSTRY’S PREMIER INFORMATION SOURCE  •  JULY 2019 ENEWS ARCHIVE

GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS NPGA Technology, Standards & Safety Committee Meeting Sept. 8-10 Baltimore NPGA Benchmarking Council Meeting (Group 1) Sept. 12-13 St. Louis NPGA Benchmarking Council Meeting (Group 2) Sept. 19-20 St. Louis World LPG Forum & European Congress Sept. 24-26 Amsterdam, Netherlands NPGA Board of Directors Meeting Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Farmington, Pennsylvania IN THE LEAD Randy Thompson leads new class of NPGA officers Randy Thompson of ThompsonGas was sworn in as chairman of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA). Among Thompson’s priorities is gallon growth, already having challenged the industry to increase gallon sales during his tenure as chairman-elect. Learn more about the new class of NPGA officers. [ read more ] [ Thompson's gallon challenge ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT NPGA chairman expounds on gallon challenge Randy Thompson – now chairman of the NPGA – posed a challenge to the propane industry: to grow the industry by 4 billion gallons in the next five years. [ watch video now ] A CLOSER LOOK: SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATES 3Eight Energy to help propane retailers build supply partnerships This spring marked the launch of 3Eight Energy, a new wholesale and consulting company focusing on the independent propane retailer in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. [ read more ] Enterprise eyes 1 million bpd of LPG loading capacity in Houston Enterprise Products Partners will invest in three additional expansion projects that will increase the partnership’s capacity to load LP gas, polymer grade propylene and crude oil from its Enterprise Hydrocarbon Terminal on the Houston Ship Channel, the company announced. [ read more ] SPONSORED CONTENT How to replace mechanical seal in sliding vane pumps Corken has a new seal installation toolkit for all sliding vane pumps. This video covers safety tips, disassembly and assembly, seal replacement, storage guidelines and lubrication procedures for Corken’s Z-Model sliding vane pumps. [ watch more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM PERC selects residential, commercial business development head Bryan Cordill is the new director of residential and commercial business development for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Cordill will lead efforts to support and grow propane demand in the residential and commercial construction markets, PERC says. [ read more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • Gray, Gray & Gray promotes energy practice leader • Cetane Associates adds industry veteran to team • Paraco Gas completes executive team, hires vice president • UGI subsidiary to expand midstream portfolio with acquisition • UPAS Group names executive director • Forward Energy acquires Hirschman Propane • Blevins purchases Tri-State Distributors • UP Energy Task Force to devise propane plan • PERC shows propane benefits to parks and recreation officials • Quarles Petroleum acquires Papco’s propane business • Otodata adds business development consultant to staff • Cavagna North America hires North American product manager • More propane transiting expanded Panama Canal • Anova acquires Intelligent Sensing Anywhere • EDP names general managers for two Ohio operations POPULAR FROM LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Avoiding propane tank placement issues Of the many claims and lawsuits arising from propane fires and explosions, the majority focus on tank placement issues. Watch out for these common code violations when delivering to customers and setting tanks. [ read more ] INDUSTRY VOICES 10 ways to secure propane business websites Jake Woodbury, a senior web developer at Warm Thoughts Communications, has completed hundreds of client sites over recent years while developing new tools and custom scripts to meet their needs. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Transloader allows mobile access for propane transfers LPG Ventures’ portable transloaders provide mobile access to transfer propane from truck to rail or rail to truck, with flow rate capacity up to 400 gallons per minute. [ read more ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT Join us Oct. 7-9 in Orlando, Florida, for the LP Gas Growth Summit The LP Gas Growth Summit brings together propane retailer decision-makers and vendor partners for one-on-one meetings and other networking opportunities.  [ learn more about the event ] [ apply to attend ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS Bergquist Bergquist is a wholesale distributor of equipment for propane and other industrial gases. We are committed to providing innovative products, outstanding customer service, and technical support to deliver the best outcomes for our customers, our industry, and our families. [ read more ] Blue Cow Software Blue Cow Software’s Ignite® is the business management software suite of choice for more than 300 of North America’s leading propane and fuel oil companies. Ignite improves efficiency and puts control of business operations into a bundled program that is easy to use and helps companies grow more profitably. [ read more ] Tank Utility Tank Utility provides delivered fuel providers with the greatest and fastest return on investment for tank monitoring. They work with businesses across the country to reduce deliveries, eliminate run-outs and save considerable time for themselves and their team. [ read more ] LP GAS HALL OF FAME Submit a nomination for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas inducted four new members into the LP Gas Hall of Fame this year in Atlanta. We’re already preparing to add to this illustrious group in 2020, and we’re asking for you to join the nomination process. Tell us who you think deserves this honor. [ submit your nomination here ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Propane Days 2019: The industry’s latest priorities → Preparing for a future natural disaster → Communicating effectively during times of crisis

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