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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

‘Propane DME blends’ project receives DOE funding Posted on 18 Nov 2021 in the News categories.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office awarded more than $4 million in funding to test novel applications of dimethyl ether (DME). Read more»

Infrastructure package includes incentives for propane Posted on 18 Nov 2021 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

President Joe Biden signed sweeping federal infrastructure legislation this week that will provide the propane industry with access of up to $7 billion. Read more»

Mark Orr to become Growmark’s CEO Posted on 17 Nov 2021 in the News categories.

Mark Orr will become CEO of Growmark Inc., a North American agriculture and energy cooperative, effective March 1, 2022, succeeding Jim Spradlin. Read more»

Lingering impacts of COVID-19, market factors challenge retailers Posted on 16 Nov 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

A number of industry sources have weighed in on winter preparation, positive developments and still the potential for supply-and-distribution disruptions. Read more»

Employee volunteers help Worthington Industries navigate tight labor market Posted on 15 Nov 2021 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

When Worthington Industries experienced difficulties staffing its facilities, it sought volunteers within the company to fill roles on the production floor. Read more»

Ferrellgas graduates Management Development Program class Posted on 11 Nov 2021 in the News categories.

Trainees of Ferrellgas' Management Development Program will transition into full-time positions within the organization after graduating from the program. Read more»

Takeaways from the 2021 Propane Expo Posted on 11 Nov 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

The propane industry waited 2.5 years for the return of the National Propane Gas Association’s Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. Read more»

Line 5 gets Canadian support, protester pushback Posted on 10 Nov 2021 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Line 5, which transports light oil and natural gas liquids that supply more than half of Michigan’s propane needs, was back in the news in October. Read more»

Mitsui Rail Capital names new president Posted on 10 Nov 2021 in the News categories.

Kevin Cook takes over as president of the global rail car leasing company after serving the past two years as vice president of sales, marketing and business development. Read more»

EPIC Y-Grade pipelines placed in service Posted on 09 Nov 2021 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & News categories.

EPIC Y-Grade completed its 165-mile pipeline from the EPIC Robstown, Texas, fractionation complex to the Sweeny, Texas, fractionation and storage complex. Read more»