Help the propane industry run a clean campaign

November 12, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Election Day has come and gone in the U.S., but for the propane industry and its own platform focused on the future, the work has only just begun.

This article is tagged with Arizona, Denis Gagne, Jeff Stewart, Kara Tucker, Koppy's Propane, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Steve Kaminski, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Propane industry explores shifts in supply, distribution patterns

November 6, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Changes in supply and distribution dynamics are forcing propane industry leaders to ponder the potential impacts on marketers’ ability to serve customers reliably this winter.

This article is tagged with NPGA, propane exports, propane supply, Steve Kossuth, trucking and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

ave you completed an audit of your safety documentation over the last 12 months? Photo: iStock.com/YinYang

Longtime occupational safety attorney: OSHA requirements matter

November 3, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Ronald Taylor, a partner at Venable law firm, explains why Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations should stay top of mind.

This article is tagged with NPGA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), safety signals and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

DOT approves NPGA petition on cylinder requalification

October 30, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Returning the propane cylinder requalification period to 12 years results in regulatory savings of more than $100 million a year for the industry, NPGA says.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Steve Kaminski and posted in Featured, News

Comparing the presidential candidates’ energy platforms

October 27, 2020 By Carly Bemer

The National Propane Gas Association’s Tyler Lawrence provides insight into where propane fits into both presidential candidates’ platforms.

This article is tagged with Donald Trump, election, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, President Joe Biden, propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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NPGA moves 2021 Propane Expo to October

October 14, 2020 By Brian Richesson

NPGA is moving the 2021 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Atlanta from April to Oct. 18-20 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

This article is tagged with Denis Gagne, NPGA, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Steve Kaminski and posted in News

Guard against the spread of COVID-19 this winter

September 3, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Preparation for winter means the propane industry should have a greater population of trained drivers at multiple facilities.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, Enterprise Products Partners, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Steve Kossuth, UGI Corp. and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue

LPG supply chain leaders sound off about winter prep

September 1, 2020 By Brian Richesson

The themes of planning, preparation and communication – principles that help guide us in our personal and professional lives – are dominating the airwaves this summer.

This article is tagged with Brian Richesson, Bruce Leonard, NPGA, Steve Kossuth, Targa Resources, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), UGI Corp. and posted in Blue Flame Blog

According to PERC, propane autogas vehicles cost 27 cents per mile to operate. Diesel is about 10 cents more expensive in operational costs. Photo by Joe McCarthy

DOE funding for vehicle technology shows ‘parity for propane’

August 20, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Industry leaders are hailing Department of Energy (DOE) research funding totaling more than $9 million for vehicle technologies utilizing propane.

This article is tagged with autogas, Cinch Munson, Department of Energy (DOE), Michael Baker, Mike Caldarera, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Featured

Hemp market positioned to offer growth opportunities for propane

August 17, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Propane is a viable energy source in the hemp market for crop drying, CBD extraction and heating greenhouses that grow hemp plants.

This article is tagged with cannabis, crop drying, NPGA, propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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