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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

Opportunities to explore in the propane industry Posted on 17 Dec 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

Time flies in the publishing business. We’re often working a month ahead and planning propane industry topics most relevant to our readers two to three months out. You, too, might... Read more»

Heard and noted: Takeaways from autogas market discussions Posted on 17 Dec 2015 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

It’s pretty easy to fill a reporter’s notebook or laptop screen with notes from propane industry meetings. Listening to industry leaders tout the next great gallon-growing equipment or propane market... Read more»

The Richards Group to direct PERC’s new consumer education campaign Posted on 14 Dec 2015 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has selected The Richards Group of Dallas to lead a multimillion-dollar consumer education campaign that will launch next year. The firm’s task is... Read more»

PERC approves 2016 budget, propane industry projects Posted on 25 Nov 2015 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved a 2016 budget of $47.6 million during its November meeting in Boca Raton, Fla. According to the council, the budget will fund... Read more»

Crestwood introduces rail terminal to North Carolina marketers Posted on 18 Nov 2015 in the News categories.

Kansas City, Mo.-based Crestwood Midstream hosted a pig roast to introduce North Carolina’s propane and natural gas liquid marketers to its new rail facility being developed in Rose Hill, N.C.... Read more»

Targa Resources announces management changes Posted on 17 Nov 2015 in the News categories.

Michael A. Heim was appointed to the board of directors of Targa Resources GP LLC, the general partner of Targa Resources Partners LP. In addition, Heim elected to step down... Read more»

Alkane Truck Co. prepares to roll out Class 7 vehicle Posted on 16 Nov 2015 in the News categories.

Alkane Truck Co. Inc. will begin assembly early next year for a Class 7 cab-over truck powered with LP gas or compressed natural gas in the 26,000- and 33,000-pound gross... Read more»

Enterprise signs long-term contracts for LP gas export capacity Posted on 16 Nov 2015 in the News categories.

Enterprise Products Partners LP executed additional long-term contracts with customers to export about 125 million aggregate barrels of LP gas over a seven-year period from its terminal along the Houston... Read more»

Trailer recall cites unprotected propane lines Posted on 13 Nov 2015 in the News categories.

Starcraft RV is recalling certain model year 2016 Autumn Ridge trailers due to propane lines and wires routed under the travel trailer that may be inadequately protected from road debris,... Read more»

LP Gas Growth Summit launches amid changes in today’s energy environment Posted on 13 Nov 2015 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Walking down an aisle separating two sides of sectioned-off meeting spaces, one can hear a controlled buzz of conversation taking place between propane retailers and equipment/service vendors. A mixture of... Read more»