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Founder of Northwest Gas, industry leader dies Posted on 13 Mar 2015 in the News categories.

The Minnesota Propane Association announced that Robert (Bob) Gorham, founder and former owner of Northwest Gas, died March 10 at Cambridge Medical Center in Minnesota at the age of 88.... Read more»

Combatting propane’s decline Posted on 13 Mar 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

The industry is in a slump, and collaboration is the key to overcome it. The long-term downward gallon trend is the most significant issue facing our industry’s leaders. Fewer gallons... Read more»

Alliance AutoGas adds conversion system to Ford Transit Posted on 12 Mar 2015 in the News categories.

Alliance AutoGas plans to provide a propane-fueled engine conversion system for the 3.7-liter Ford Transit wagon this year. Alliance AutoGas says it will install 21 gallons of useable autogas capacity... Read more»

Autogas pump produces flows to 24 gallons per minute Posted on 12 Mar 2015 in the New Products categories.

The Blackmer Ebsray RC20 and RC25 regenerative turbine pump models for use in autogas-handling applications produce flows to 24 gallons per minute at pressures of 145 psi with speeds to... Read more»

DCP Midstream president to retire Posted on 12 Mar 2015 in the News categories.

Bill Waldheim, president of DCP Midstream Partners, announced his intent to retire on May 1 of this year following a 37-year career in the energy industry. In addition, DCP Midstream... Read more»

Amthor International Inc. Posted on 11 Mar 2015 in the Southeastern Showcase categories.

Amthor offers four propane models so you can select a tank that fits your needs. Amthor’s Combo unit offers a special proprietary feature: a rear deck cover that protects equipment,... Read more»

PERC approves funding requests during conference call Posted on 11 Mar 2015 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following projects from its consent calendar during a February conference call, with the principal contractor in parenthesis where applicable: • $416,000... Read more»

DOE announces funding for autogas, other alt fuel vehicle initiatives Posted on 10 Mar 2015 in the News categories.

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Clean Cities program awarded $6 million to 11 projects that are aimed at improving potential buyers’ experiences with alternative fuel and plug-in electric vehicles. The... Read more»

PERC seeks comments on forklift engine development project Posted on 10 Mar 2015 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) needs comments from members of the propane industry and public on its 3- to 6-ton forklift engine development project. PERC is requesting to... Read more»

White River Distributors Inc. Posted on 09 Mar 2015 in the Southeastern Showcase categories.

White River Distributors has been in business since 1944. For almost 70 years, White River has been the leader in propane delivery truck manufacturers. Begun by LP gas dealer Preston... Read more»