Blue Flame Blog

Organize technology to do your due diligence

June 29, 2023 - By

Christopher Caywood discusses what buyers and sellers should know about technology during a transaction in his monthly column. read more

Propane inventory possibilities to start the winter

June 26, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions looks at the high, low and average propane inventory builds from this point in the year to the first week of October. read more

What to look for when buying a propane company

June 22, 2023 - By and

If you are a propane company in acquisition mode, there are several key factors to consider when assessing a potential target company. read more

Propane prices point to buying opportunity

June 20, 2023 - By

The worst enemy of a good buying opportunity is the hope of a perfect buying opportunity, according to Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions. read more

Understand enforcement’s perspective on mergers

June 15, 2023 - By

Richard Fredenberg offers an overview of how violations and penalties are handled after an ownership transition. read more

Storage opportunities sought through farm bill, CFATS program

June 12, 2023 - By

During the Propane Days lobbying event last week in Washington, D.C., issues discussed were related to the supply and pricing of propane. read more

States keep a watchful eye on what happens out west

June 8, 2023 - By

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. read more

Inventory position has changed price curve

June 5, 2023 - By

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal analyzes the latest propane inventory build and how it will impact the forward price of propane. read more

In the Know: 8 value drivers for propane businesses

June 1, 2023 - By and

Adam Zoellner and Sean McCann of Propane Resources explain the qualities a propane company should pursue to achieve strong business value. read more

Propane inventories are setting five-year highs

May 30, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes why propane inventories are still setting five-year highs. read more