Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP launched a binding open season to determine commitments for the Utica To Ontario Pipeline Access (UTOPIA) project, which will provide opportunities to transport ethane and ethane-propane mixtures from the Utica Shale. According to a press release, Kinder Morgan’s UTOPIA project entails the development, construction, ownership and operation of a 240-mile, 12-inch-diameter pipeline from Harrison County,... read more
Spartan Tank & Trailer in Spartanburg, S.C., was named a distributor of truck-mounted tank manufacturer Amthor International‘s products. In addition, Don Shaw, former owner of Allied Tank in Norristown, Pa., joined Amthor as an outside regional sales representative of Amthor’s propane, refined fuel, portable restroom and vacuum tank lines. read more
The National Propane Gas Association‘s Women in Propane Council (WIP) will co-host a roundtable discussion at the 27th World LP Gas Forum and 29th AIGLP Congress on Oct. 29. The discussion will focus on the creation of a global network for women in the propane industry and the role the World LP Gas Association would play. Nikki Brown, managing director, Cavagna... read more
Ferrellgas Partners LP plans to acquire two salt water disposal wells in the Eagle Ford Shale region of south Texas from C&E Production LLC and its affiliates, based in Bryan, Texas, the propane retailer announced. The acquisition will increase the partnership’s salt water disposal wells in the region to eight. Ferrellgas established its midstream division in May with the acquisition... read more
IC Bus LLC, a subsidiary of Navistar Inc., will offer its CE Series school bus powered by the Power Solutions International 8.8-liter propane engine for the 2015 school year, the company announced. The CE Series is designed to provide higher torque at lower engine speeds, according to a press release. The school bus also integrates an Allison 2500 transmission. IC... read more
ICAP Energy, the energy business of ICAP PLC, and Gasteam America LP, a physical brokerage and international marketing and consulting firm, have formed a strategic business alliance to complement and strengthen their respective LP gas operations. According to the agreement, Gasteam will benefit from ICAP Energy’s futures and derivatives expertise and infrastructure, and ICAP will gain broader access to the... read more
Phillips 66 held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 13 for construction of its new LP gas production and export terminal in Freeport, Texas. The terminal will be located at the site of the company’s existing marine terminal and will leverage its midstream, transportation and storage infrastructure to supply petrochemical, heating and transportation markets globally. The terminal will have an initial export... read more
