MarkWest Energy Partners LP announced plans to add capacity at its Hopedale fractionation and marketing complex in Harrison County, Ohio. According to a press release, the expansion will double the propane and heavier fractionation capacity at the Hopedale complex to 120,000 barrels per day (bpd). MarkWest expects the complex to be operational in the first quarter of 2015. Once the... read more
Stay Green Inc., a California-based landscape contractor, purchased 35 John Deere propane-powered ride-on mowers as part of a $300,000 initiative to promote the company’s efforts related to sustainability and environmental stewardship. According to a press release, John Deere dealers Stotz Equipment and Cal-Coast Machinery provided the equipment. read more
CHS has signed a long-term agreement with Federation Cooperative of Black River Falls, Wis., to build a propane terminal in Hixton, Wis., that Federation Cooperative will manage and operate. “This agreement is part of an estimated $24 million investment previously announced by CHS to expand propane service in the region affected by the Cochin reversal project,” said Drew Combs, CHS... read more
The city of Santa Ana, Calif., purchased seven propane-fueled vehicles as part of its ongoing green initiatives effort to enhance its commitment to conservation and the environment, announced Roush CleanTech, which is providing the Ford F-550 trucks. Customized for residential maintenance purposes, the trucks, with 52-usable-gallon propane autogas fuel systems, will be used in the water and public works sectors.... read more
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) says it is helping construction and rental professionals demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and save money. Purchasers of Kohler’s new propane-powered mobile generators or Magnum’s MLT4000S solar hybrid light tower can receive significant incentives that make the equipment more affordable, according to a PERC press release. The mobile generators and light tower are... read more
Martin Midstream Partners closed on a previously announced acquisition of Atlas Pipeline NGL Holdings and Atlas Pipeline NGL Holdings II. Holdings owns a 20 percent limited partnership interest and a 0.2 percent general partnership interest in West Texas LPG Pipeline LP (WTLPG). The pipeline is operated by Chevron Pipe Line Co., which owns the remaining 80 percent interest. WTLPG owns... read more
After 15 years with an independent propane marketer, Doug MacMaster has joined the Miura North America team, the company announced. Miura North America manufactures and sells modular on-demand steam boilers in the United States, Canada and Latin America. The proprietary components within the unique floating header design of the boiler can burn a range of fuels, including propane, natural gas,... read more
Access Midstream Partners has announced a major expansion of the Utica East Ohio (UEO) midstream service complex in eastern Ohio. The expansion will increase UEO’s nameplate capacity to 1 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) and allows for a processing capacity of over 1.1 bcf/d. UEO is a joint venture between Access Midstream, M3 Midstream and EV Energy Partners. Additional... read more
Roger Floerke, who’s been driving a bobtail for Landmark Services Co-op these last 25 years, has reached some rather impressive individual milestones for gallons delivered throughout his career. One such milestone is the 2.5 million annual gallons delivered mark. According to Floerke, he delivered about 2.55 million gallons during one fiscal year several years ago. He barely missed the 2... read more
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) opened its Propane Energy Pod Builder Incentive Program to all builders. Previously, only companies building fewer than 75 homes each year could apply for consideration under the program’s guidelines. “Since launching the Propane Energy Pod Builder Incentive Program back in February, we’ve received a significant amount of interest from larger residential building companies,”... read more
