Tom Clark, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association, center, will assume leadership of the Colorado and New Mexico associations at the end of the year. (Photo courtesy of Tom Clark)

Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the West

November 17, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at propane in the West.

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Cruel summer: Extreme weather events impact propane marketers year-round

September 25, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Extreme weather events and disasters are year-round occurrences that have the potential to seriously impact propane marketers and their customers.

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Casandra Russo has served AmeriGas for more than 12 years. (Photo courtesy of Casandra Russo)

Propane Personality: Casandra Russo

July 26, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Casandra Russo has served AmeriGas for more than 12 years and is currently the company’s manager of government and industry affairs.

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States keep a watchful eye on what happens out west

June 8, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Like the jet stream that carries storms across the country in the heart of heating season, regulations that develop in California tend to make their way east.

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Observations reveal propane industry in transition

May 11, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Much like May’s annual running of the Kentucky Derby, the propane industry’s convention season has begun its 2023 sprint.

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The propane industry made it through the winter heating season relatively unscathed. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Smoother deliveries, suitable supply characterize 2022-23 winter

April 25, 2023 By James Guyette

Training, education and planning are being credited for smoother deliveries and suitable supply during the winter of 2022-23.

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New WPGA president, CEO: Association to ‘stand as a bulwark’

August 8, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Colin Sueyres, new president and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), sees opportunity in the challenges California’s propane industry faces.

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WPGA names new president, CEO

July 15, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

The Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) selected Colin Sueyres as the next president and CEO of the 73-year-old organization.

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Departing WPGA leader: Future bright for renewable propane

June 7, 2022 By Brian Richesson

As president and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Joy Alafia has worked to protect and grow the industry in California.

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Faces & Places: February 2022

March 4, 2022 By LP Gas

In February’s Faces & Places, find images of industry members at LPG Week in Dubai, company anniversaries and recognition of top leaders.

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