A cylinder provider plans for post-consumer recycling of its products. (Image courtesy of Worthington Industries)

Manufacturers, association leaders develop new approach to propane cylinder recycling

November 15, 2022 By Brian Richesson

A propane cylinder manufacturer’s increased focus on responding to legislation is contributing to a new residential recycling program in Connecticut.

This article is tagged with Connecticut, Leslie Anderson, propane cylinder, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), Worthington Enterprises and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Rising transportation costs factor into the price of propane tanks. (Photo courtesy of Metsa Tanks Inc.)

Supply, labor challenges shape propane tank production, distribution

November 14, 2022 By Ellen Kriz and Brian Richesson

Of the supply disruptions affecting industry since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, propane marketers perhaps have felt steel shortages most acutely.

This article is tagged with composite cylinders, Europe, Hexagon Ragasco, Metsa, propane cylinders, propane tanks, Quality Steel Corp., steel prices, Viking Cylinders and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane marketers can reassess and repurpose tank assets that are already in the field to avoid buying new tanks at relatively high prices. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

In the Know: Controlling container costs

November 11, 2022 By Scott Slocum

Find out how propane marketers can control the cost of containers amid high steel prices, according to Propane Resources’ Scott Slocum.

This article is tagged with In the Know, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, propane tanks, steel prices and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Winter often brings more interruption-of-service calls. (Photo: knowlesgallery/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

3 essential protocols for interruption-of-service calls

November 9, 2022 By Wes Sheppard

As cold weather envelops regions across the country, propane companies can expect more frequent interruption-of-service calls.

This article is tagged with P3 Propane Safety, safety signals, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Study: US behind other regions in small but growing bioLPG market

November 8, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The new white paper by Argus Media examines how the U.S. compares to other countries in the renewable propane or bioLPG market.

This article is tagged with Europe, Oberon Fuels, Our Energy Future, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), renewable dimethyl ether (rDME), renewable propane, SHV Energy, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

New federal laws include incentives for propane autogas fuel, infrastructure and vehicles. (Photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech)

Propane stands its ground despite sweeping changes to energy policy

November 4, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act aim to advance a clean energy economy and include incentives for propane.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, David Kennedy, Michael Baker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane autogas, propane autogas school buses, propane infrastructure, Roush CleanTech, todd mouw and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Empower your employees to respond during emergencies

November 1, 2022 By Patrick Hardy

Here’s how to transform employees into emergency responders – not bystanders, according to Patrick Hardy, founder and CEO of Hytropy Disaster Management.

This article is tagged with employee, Employee hiring, employee safety, Propane Emergencies, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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In the Know: Examining propane in the Inflation Reduction Act

October 31, 2022 By Scott Slocum

Understand the latest legislation impacting the propane industry, explained by Propane Resources’ Director of Marketing Scott Slocum.

This article is tagged with Electrification, energy legislation, In the Know, legislation, propane autogas, propane legislation, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane Personality: John Powell

October 28, 2022 By Carly Bemer

John Powell, senior vice president of marketing, supply and logistics at Crestwood Equity Partners, describes his role with the Propane Education & Research Council.