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Paraco Gas acquires AmeriGas customers

August 9, 2013 - By

Paraco Gas acquired the Long Island, N.Y., customer base of AmeriGas. read more

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Deferred-payment system elevates attraction of propane startup

August 9, 2013 - By

Jim Deiter Jr. looked into expanding his fuel oil delivery business into propane about 10 years ago, but he ventured into security systems at that time instead. read more

New propane products, old standbys offer new opportunities for marketers

August 9, 2013 - By

Many of your long-term customers are well aware of what a stormproof home meant for them from the standpoint of security, comfort and reliability. read more

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EPA certifies propane liquid-injection system for Ford vehicles

August 8, 2013 - By

Icom North America earned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for the Ford 6.8-liter engine. read more

Lennox recalls thousands of propane, natural gas fireplaces

August 8, 2013 - By

Lennox Hearth Products recalled 11,500 fireplaces due to the risk of a gas leak and a fire hazard. read more

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Tecogen to test new propane-fueled water heater

August 7, 2013 - By

Through a partnership with the Propane Education & Research Council, Tecogen will demonstrate the Ilios, a propane-fueled commercial water heating system. read more

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Raymond joins NGL Energy Partners board

August 7, 2013 - By

John Raymond was elected to the board of directors at NGL Energy Partners. read more

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New propane tank processor addresses disposal of 20-pound cylinders

August 7, 2013 - By

Safety concerns associated with the disposal of 20-pound propane cylinders lead most scrapyards to refuse the tanks. And while the propane industry urges consumers to contact a propane company to properly dispose of cylinders, condemned tanks continue to make their way into scrapyards. “Most of the scrapyards that do accept tanks process them unsafely,” says Gaetano Bortoletti, vice president of... read more

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Distinction exists between placing gas system into service, in operation

August 7, 2013 - By

The 2012 edition of NFPA 54 discusses in specific language what needs to be done following an interruption of service or out-of-gas call. read more

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One particular quality sets propane apart from the competition

August 7, 2013 - By

A new branding study suggests propane has an opportunity to stand apart from its energy competitors by building an emotional connection with customers. read more