LP Gas Magazine

12/05/2024

ShepGas recently acquired Carolina Gas. Both companies are located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Cetane Associates assisted in the transaction completed on Nov. 8. Learn more below. ⬇️

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Cetane Associates served as the sole arranger and financial adviser to Carolina Gas.

12/05/2024

Vehicle fleets’ interest in autogas has led to a wide array of success stories shared across the propane industry.

Andrew Reinhardt, general manager of Van D**e Gas Company, shares his story here: https://heyor.ca/9goyjx

12/04/2024

Applications are now open for the Propane Education & Research Council's 2025 Leadership in Energy Ambassador program.

This educational program provides critical content, competency development and tools in crafting data-driven messaging and strategies that resonate with key business decision-makers and specifiers.

Learn more and apply here: https://heyor.ca/cqDlSI

12/04/2024

In this week's , Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, explains why propane prices could fall this month.

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Mark Rachal explains why propane prices may fall this December.

12/03/2024

As we enter the busy winter season, ensuring compliance with federal labor regulations like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is vital for meeting customers' needs.

Learn about the basics of FLSA and how to avoid common pitfalls here.

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One of the most critical but often misunderstood federal labor regulations is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

12/03/2024

Houston-based Enterprise Products Products Partners has sought to address and increase the reliability and utilization rates for its two propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plants.

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Enterprise Products Partners has sought to address and increase the reliability and utilization rates for its two propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plants.

12/02/2024

Steve Dodson, a member of the family-owned Wildhorse Propane & Appliance in Paso Robles, California, shares his advice on proper propane tank placement and installation.

Learn more below. ⬇️

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California retailer Wildhorse Propane & Appliances offers practical advice for installing propane tanks.

12/02/2024

What new and unique challenges does this winter heating season pose to propane marketers?

Propane Resources' Allan Degenhardt, vice president of wholesale supply, and Shawn Treat, director of operations and safety, share their answers below. 👇

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What new and unique challenges does this winter heating season pose to propane marketers?

11/30/2024

The National Propane Gas Foundation will launch its 2025-26 scholarship program Dec. 15, with the application deadline Feb. 15, 2025. Learn more here.

The National Propane Gas Foundation (NPGF) will launch its 2025-26 scholarship program Dec. 15, with the application deadline Feb. 15, 2025.

11/29/2024

Colton Hayes, southeastern truck and trailer territory manager at Westmor Industries, LLC, has been appointed director at large for the Propane Marketers Association of Kansas.

With over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry, Hayes has been with Westmor for 10 years, expanding his territory to include Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado.

“Colton’s commitment and passion for the industry have been evident since day one,” says Jason Soulon, regional sales manager for the Southwest. “I’m excited for Colton to have the opportunity to expand his knowledge and be better able to serve the industry.”

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11/29/2024

Christopher Caywood, co-owner of Caywood Propane Gas, Inc., shares ways marketers can and should integrate technology to manage their tank portfolios.

See his tips here: https://heyor.ca/XKUZvw

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11/28/2024

Ferrellgas is continuing its partnership with Operation Warm, a nonprofit organization that provides brand-new winter coats and shoes to children in need across the country.

"The vital work Operation Warm does aligns perfectly with our mission, as our propane powers the furnaces that help keep families warm during the cold winter months,” Tamria Zertuche, president and CEO of Ferrellgas, says.

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11/28/2024

We hope you have a great Thanksgiving! 🦃

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11/27/2024

In response to the urgent need for support following the devastating impact of , organizations in the industry have launched an initiative to aid residents in North Carolina and Georgia.

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Residents impacted by the storm in North Carolina and Georgia will be eligible for doubled propane rebates to aid their recovery efforts.

11/27/2024

John McCoy of McCoy, Leavitt, Laskey LLC shares why it's important to stay organized and to be accurate when completing company forms.

Read more: https://heyor.ca/rYDiXT

11/26/2024

There have been recent safety violations of off-truck remote devices and required container locations. Read about these violations and what you can do about them here.

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There have been recent safety violations of off-truck remote devices and required container locations.

11/26/2024

This week's touches on three different hedging tools that propane retailers can use to manage supply-side risk.

Read more below. ⬇️

Cost Management Solutions discusses three tools that propane retailers can use to manage supply side risk.

11/26/2024

Aaron Huizenga of Lakes Gas shares advice on how to minimize digital distractions.

Read this month's here. 👇

How many times during a conversation does the distraction device in your pocket emit an alert, and you check it and then look back to the other person and ask, “Sorry, what were you saying?”