February 2022 - LP Gas

Propane-powered CHP division augments retailer’s business model

February 21, 2022 - By Ellen Kriz

Empire Gas of Puerto Rico established its own combined heat and power (CHP) division of 25 employees who provide engineering and technical expertise. read more

This article is tagged with combined heat and power (CHP), Empire Gas Co. Inc., Puerto Rico and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

How video technology can increase driver safety

February 21, 2022 - By Brian Richesson

An expert in fleet safety technology predicts the adoption of video-based vehicle safety technology will be at its highest level this year. read more

This article is tagged with driver safety, fleets, technology, truck drivers and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Consumers seek backup power one year after Texas storm, grid failure

February 18, 2022 - By Ellen Kriz

A year after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread power outages in Texas, consumers are turning to generators to mitigate power disruptions. read more

This article is tagged with propane generators, Texas, Tucker Perkins, weather, winter and posted in News

LPG leaders plan commercialization of rDME and propane blends

February 18, 2022 - By Ellen Kriz

Renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) has gained the attention of LPG leaders for its potential to help decarbonize the LPG industry. read more

This article is tagged with dimethyl ether (DME), Michael Stivala, Oberon Fuels, Our Energy Future, renewable dimethyl ether (rDME), SHV Energy, Suburban Propane, UGI Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Cole Oil & Propane acquires Strobel Propane Gas

February 17, 2022 - By Ellen Kriz

Cole Oil & Propane of Lomira, Wisconsin, purchased all assets of neighboring Strobel Propane Gas, located in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. read more

This article is tagged with Legacy Energy Consulting, Mergers and Acquisitions, Wisconsin and posted in News

Propane retailers evaluate workforce challenges

February 17, 2022 - By Danielle Pesta

2021 LP Gas Growth Summit attendees discuss the challenges they are facing retaining a workforce and what hiring tactics they have implemented. read more

This article is tagged with Employee hiring, employee recruitment, employee retention, hiring, Lakes Gas, LP Gas Growth Summit, propane technology, video, workforce, workforce development and posted in Featured Video

Tradition-rich states form Southeast Propane Alliance

February 17, 2022 - By Brian Richesson

The Southeast Propane Alliance, composed of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, formed on Jan. 1 with John Jessup as president and CEO. read more

This article is tagged with john jessup, Southeast Propane Alliance, state association and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

AmeriGas to distribute renewable LPG with new partnership

February 16, 2022 - By Danielle Pesta

AmeriGas Propane, a subsidiary of UGI Corp., entered an agreement with Global Clean Energy Holdings to purchase and distribute renewable LPG. read more

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, California, partnership, renewable energy, renewable propane, sustainability and posted in News

FERC’s revised pipeline price index a ‘massive win for propane’

February 16, 2022 - By Brian Richesson

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) revised the five-year index level used to determine annual changes to interstate oil pipeline rate ceilings. read more

This article is tagged with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), pipelines and posted in News

2022 LP Gas Rising Leaders

February 16, 2022 - By LP Gas

Now in its sixth year, the LP Gas Rising Leaders initiative brings to the forefront the propane industry's best and brightest young leaders. read more

This article is tagged with Alabama, Chelsea Aiken, Connecticut, Florida, High Grade Gas Service, Louisiana, LP Gas Rising Leaders, North Carolina, ThompsonGas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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