Assessing the pros and cons of various educational methods
Choosing the right educational method is almost as important as making sure your team receives training. Assess the pros and cons of each before embarking on a training program. read more
DiLeo Gas acquires Meacham Propane
DiLeo Gas says it seeks to further increase its existing customer base throughout New England. read more
Propane employment changes, stock watch
Each month, ICF provides LP Gas with updates on the U.S. propane market, as well as the latest trends. The data for December 2018 focuses on industry employment. Stock information for AmeriGas, Ferrellgas and Suburban Propane also is provided. 2017 Propane Employment Region Retail Propane Sector Total Propane & LPG Total NGLs and LPG Employment Northeast 10,725 12,762 15,555 South 116,718... read more
US propane reflective of crude’s prices vs. fundamentals
Adequate propane production and supply is keeping propane prices heavily tied to the fortunes of crude’s price. The chart above plots Mont Belvieu LST propane’s price in cents per gallon (green line) and WTI crude’s price in dollars per barrel (black line). July through November 2017, propane separated from crude due to strong exports, which limited inventory builds and provided... read more
Securing propane’s workforce of the future
This year's State of the Industry report explores how the propane industry is working to recruit young, qualified candidates to its workforce. read more
Ferrellgas acquires Co-Op Butane
Ferrellgas says the acquisition of Co-Op Butane goes with its commitment of growing the company’s core propane business. read more
Natural gas production on the rise over the last decade
This growth in natural gas production has been driven by production in the Appalachian Basin in the Northeast, the Permian Basin in western Texas and New Mexico, and the Haynesville Shale in Texas and Louisiana. read more
Valve manufacturer Jomar Group acquired by Italian company
Fratelli Pettinaroli acquired 50 percent of Jomar Group in 2001, and purchased the remaining 50 percent of its business this year. read more
Tech Air acquires Scully Welding Supply and Propane Service
Tech Air acquired Scully Welding Supply Corp. and Scully Propane Service Corp, based in Collingdale, Pennsylvania. Scully is a distributor of industrial gases, propane, and industrial and welding supplies. read more
Report: Propane industry fuels economic activity in Canada
A Conference Board of Canada report expects 20 percent growth in propane production from 2017-2025, which will positively effect the country's economy. read more
