Blue Flame Blog

Propane industry positions to recruit for the long term

August 19, 2021 - By

According to Tom Jaenicke, the propane industry needs to work on recruiting and hiring employees who are seeking a career. read more

Conway propane prices hold unusual premium over Mont Belvieu

August 17, 2021 - By

Propane’s price may get to the point of curbing the demand from PDH units, but most analysts don’t think that is happening anytime soon. read more

3 key steps when thinking about selling your business

August 11, 2021 - By

Tom Knauff walks through the three steps he gives to propane industry members who are considering selling their propane company. read more

How supply impacts propane inventory levels

August 10, 2021 - By

Propane inventory is declining, and the underlying data tells us why. Mark Rachal explains how supply impacts propane inventory levels. read more

Organic growth: Our industry’s great need

August 5, 2021 - By

Randy Doyle examines the industry’s organic growth problem and offers some business development solutions to keep in mind. read more

What drives propane inventory levels?

August 3, 2021 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, addresses the fundamental drivers of propane inventory levels. read more

In the Know: Workforce development

July 29, 2021 - By

Sally Meyer, human resources manager at Propane Resources, explains how propane retailers can help recruit and retain top talent at their companies. read more

Should propane retailers care about rising natural gas prices?

July 28, 2021 - By

Propane prices are mostly influenced by crude’s price, not natural gas’s price. But the vast majority of propane supply comes from natural gas processing. read more

Let’s get on the same (web) page

July 21, 2021 - By

Christopher Caywood explains easy steps propane retailers can take to update company websites to convey safety and environmental messages. read more

Propane inventory continues to build at a below-average pace

July 20, 2021 - By

The relatively light build for the week ending July 9 marked the fifth week in a row of inventory building at a below-average pace. read more