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New Hess partnership includes propane storage, transloading facility

June 11, 2015 - By

Hess Corp. agreed to sell a 50 percent interest in its Bakken midstream assets to Global Infrastructure Partners, a global infrastructure investor, for cash consideration of $2.675 billion, the company announced. Hess and Global Infrastructure Partners will create a midstream joint venture called Hess Infrastructure Partners. The venture will include the following midstream assets: Natural gas processing plant in Tioga,... read more

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Propane-filling valve designed for forklifts, riding mowers

June 11, 2015 - By

The Cavagna Group launched the Snap-Fill propane-filling valve at the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. The Snap-Fill, designed for forklifts and riding mowers, uses the same connection as other Euro-style snap-on fittings, enabling the quick and safe refilling of propane cylinders. The product accommodates users of the Euro-style dispenser nozzles that are being introduced... read more

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Kenworth adds service location in central Indiana

June 11, 2015 - By

Lower Great Lakes Kenworth opened a 10,000-square-foot parts and service facility in Lafayette, Ind., with access to several major roadways. The new dealership is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and provides 24-hour emergency service and parts delivery to local fleets. Lower Great Lakes Kenworth now has five dealership sites: Lafayette, La Porte and South Bend,... read more

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Preparing first responders to battle propane fires, emergencies

June 10, 2015 - By

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to a call alerting you of a propane tank fire at a customer location and that your help is needed at the scene. When you get to the customer’s house, a handful of first responders try to put out the flames. Local news media flock as close as they can to... read more

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Sunoco adds propane-fueling option at Pittsburgh airport

June 10, 2015 - By

Sunoco remodeled its APlus fueling station and convenience store at the Pittsburgh International Airport to offer new fueling and food options. The station, which had been closed since April 6, now features new gasoline dispensers, additional diesel fueling options, compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling, propane autogas fueling and electric vehicle charging stations. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there... read more

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McClendon named NPGA’s Distinguished Service Award recipient

June 10, 2015 - By

Daryl McClendon, who started his career in the propane industry 50 years ago, received the National Propane Gas Association‘s (NPGA) Distinguished Service Award. NPGA named McClendon the recipient at Propane Days, the association’s annual lobbying event in Washington, D.C. McClendon accepted the award with his family present and after an introduction from Barrett Propane‘s Malcolm Barrett, who chaired NPGA’s Distinguished... read more

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Cross generational: Don’t let age differences disrupt the workplace

June 9, 2015 - By

In just about every company, there are likely people from two or more generations working together. The age span can be vast, ranging from age 20 to 70 or older. According to Propane Resources, there are four “working” generations today: Traditionalists – Born between 1925 and 1944 Baby boomers – Born between 1945 and 1964 Gen X – Born between 1965... read more

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Cargas Systems launches website for software product

June 9, 2015 - By

Cargas Systems launched a website for its Cargas Energy product, a software application for fuel delivery and HVAC services across the United States. The website, www.cargasenergy.com, features educational information and best practices in the industry. Cargas says the redesigned site also incorporates videos, product demonstrations, updated site navigation, customer testimonials and an interactive blog. read more

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Officers installed at NPGA mid-year board meeting

June 8, 2015 - By

Charlie Ory, owner-operator of Family Propane, was sworn in as the next chairman of the board of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) during the mid-year meeting June 8 in Washington, D.C. The meeting came ahead of Propane Days, the industry’s annual lobbying event. In his initial speech as chairman, Ory says natural gas expansion is one threat he anticipates... read more

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Energy Transfer Partners boosts midstream operations in Pennsylvania

June 8, 2015 - By

Energy Transfer Partners LP shared details on its previously announced Revolution Project that will increase its operations in the Marcellus and Upper Devonian production areas of western Pennsylvania. The company entered into long-term gas gathering, processing and fractionation agreements with EdgeMarc Energy. The company purchased 20 miles of high-pressure pipeline from EdgeMarc to build a cryogenic gas processing plant, a... read more

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