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Brian Richesson is the editor in chief of LP Gas Magazine. Contact him at brichesson@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3748.

Posts by Brian Richesson

Operation BBQ Relief provides the ‘healing power of barbecue’ Posted on 20 Apr 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

Stan Hays, the co-founder and CEO of Operation BBQ Relief, delivered a heartfelt overview of the nonprofit organization to propane industry members. Read more»

Army Corps of Engineers revises Enbridge Line 5 EIS schedule Posted on 19 Apr 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is pushing back plans to publish a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project. Read more»

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Don Schultz Posted on 18 Apr 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

In reshaping Schultz Gas Service, Don Schultz developed delivery efficiency methods that benefited the company and its customers – and still are enjoyed in the propane industry today. Read more»

High propane production, elevated inventory mark 2022-23 winter’s end Posted on 18 Apr 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

U.S. production of propane from October 2022 through March 2023 reached record highs, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration weekly data. Read more»

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Billy Prim Posted on 17 Apr 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Blue Rhino founder Billy Prim's efforts on a national scale to put propane front and center for consumers earned him induction into the LP Gas Hall of Fame. Read more»

Associations, Congress address measures to improve rail safety Posted on 17 Apr 2023 in the News categories.

Steve Kaminski, president and CEO of the National Propane Gas Association, acknowledged a renewed emphasis on rail safety across the country. Read more»

Gray, Gray & Gray opens 2023 propane survey Posted on 07 Apr 2023 in the News categories.

Gray, Gray & Gray, an energy industry consulting and accounting firm based in Massachusetts, opened its annual energy and propane survey for 2023. Read more»

PERC: Grant funding allows ports to decarbonize using propane Posted on 31 Mar 2023 in the Featured categories.

Ports can replace their diesel and gasoline-powered equipment with clean energy alternatives such as propane-powered port tractors, forklifts and other cargo handling equipment. Read more»

Funding aims to strengthen pipeline, hazardous materials safety Posted on 24 Mar 2023 in the News categories.

The federal grants are for projects that will train first responders, strengthen safety programs, reduce environmental impacts and educate the public on local safety initiatives. Read more»

Propane Personality: DD Alexander Posted on 21 Mar 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

DD Alexander, president of Global Gas, grew up in the propane industry. Learn about her career and role with the NPGA’s Propane Supply & Logistics Committee. Read more»