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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

DD Alexander’s career in propane Posted on 16 Mar 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

DD Alexander, president of Global Gas Inc., highlights her father's mentorship and growing up in the propane industry. Read more»

Rail industry to implement new safety measures Posted on 16 Mar 2023 in the News categories.

The Association of American Railroads released a new set of safety measures for the freight rail industry. Read more»

GRAIN DRY Act would provide loan access for propane storage Posted on 16 Mar 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

Four members of Congress are backing bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would include propane storage under the farm storage facility loan program. Read more»

A response to the not-always-friendly environmental arena Posted on 15 Mar 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

If the early part of 2023 is any indication, attacks on the propane industry – in a variety of forms – are only going to continue. Read more»

Superior Plus Corp. names new president and CEO Posted on 13 Mar 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

Superior Plus Corp. appointed Allan MacDonald as president and CEO, and it promoted Andy Peyton to COO of its North American propane distribution business. Read more»

Portable infrastructure refuels, recharges fleet vehicles Posted on 09 Mar 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine & News categories.

The skid infrastructure combines a 60-kW propane generator with wind and solar power to create a microgrid that allows fleets to implement a drop-in charging solution. Read more»

NPGA panel: Prepare now for natural disasters Posted on 07 Mar 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

An emergency preparedness panel discussion at the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) winter meetings focused on how to protect businesses against natural disasters and other emergencies. Read more»

Blue Star Gas, PPGA join lawsuit against Washington building council Posted on 06 Mar 2023 in the News categories.

The lawsuit challenges a Washington building council's codes restricting the use of propane and natural gas in new residential and commercial construction. Read more»

Bill would require study into propane reserve feasibility Posted on 03 Mar 2023 in the News categories.

Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a bill that would require a study to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a strategic propane reserve. Read more»

US propane exports soar to new high in February Posted on 02 Mar 2023 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

U.S. propane exports reached a record high of 1.845 million barrels per day in February, Cost Management Solutions reported in the Trader’s Corner newsletter. Read more»