A Propane Profile: Mark Rachal

October 13, 2017 By LP Gas

“Trader’s Corner” author Mark Rachal discusses financial hedging and propane retailer education.

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Vigilance in the propane industry means ensuring a leak test or pressure test is done and documented properly, and keeping a close watch on new personnel. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Implementing employee safety practices

October 9, 2017 By John McCoy

Employing good safety practices today can save headaches in the future.

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The Active Enterprises team plans to expand into Oregon to serve a growing business community. Photo courtesy of Active Enterprises

Growing propane retailer touts advances in service, fleet

September 29, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Active Enterprises, a growing retailer, makes notable advances in its service, fleet and showroom.

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Photos 1-3 by Brian Richesson; photo 4 courtesy of Chad Kroening/Boehlke Bottled Gas; photo 5 courtesy of Bergquist Inc.

September 2017: LP Gas PhotoDrop

September 25, 2017 By LP Gas

Check out a photo slideshow of some recent LP gas-related events, including the IPS open house and Bergquist’s open house.

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Enbridge performs an external inspection of the pipeline near the Mackinac Bridge. Photo Courtesy of EnBridge

Line 5 pipeline dispute in Michigan poses potential future supply issues

September 22, 2017 By Clara Richter

Michigan’s recent struggle to decommission the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac poses potential future issues for the industry.

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Propane retailers, vendor partners gather at LP Gas Growth Summit

September 18, 2017 By Brian Richesson

The third annual LP Gas Growth Summit was held Sept. 18-20 at Reunion Resort, outside Orlando, Florida.

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Crestwood’s new propane rail terminal in Montgomery, New York, is open and operating. Photo courtesy of Crestwood

Concerns about heating season preparations

September 15, 2017 By James Guyette

Recent mild winters and global factors spark added concerns about heating season preparations.

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A Propane Profile: Proctor Gas’ Judy Taranovich

September 8, 2017 By LP Gas

Judy Taranovich is president and owner of Proctor Gas, a position she filled after the sudden death of her husband, Jimmy Taranovich, seven years ago.

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