REG Geismar is a 75-million-gallon nameplate capacity renewable diesel biorefinery located in Geismar, Louisiana. REG Geismar converts waste fats and oils into renewable diesel, renewable propane and renewable naphtha. Photo courtesy of Renewable Energy Group

PlasMerica earns WLPGA award for renewable propane work

October 16, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

The work of U.S.-based PlasMerica focuses on using propietary technology to convert the greenhouse gas methane into renewable propane.

This article is tagged with James Rockall, renewable propane, World LPG Association (WLPGA) and posted in Featured, News

Poorly maintained tanks can frustrate customers and damage the reputation of the entire industry. Photo: iStock.com/Lautaro Federico

Paving a path to business excellence

October 15, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle poses five questions all propane marketers should ask themselves when evaluating how the public views their operations.

This article is tagged with propane customers, propane marketers, Randy Doyle, Real Talk with Randy and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Employee hiring and workforce develop are one of the key issues faces the propane industry. Photo: Joe McCarthy

Paraco Gas finds success with new recruitment practices

October 14, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Paraco Gas introduced a benefits package with some untraditional perks for drivers and service techs at the start of 2019 to help build a healthy workforce.

This article is tagged with Christina Armentano, employee recruitment, HR Solutions, Paraco Gas, workforce and posted in Featured, News

Propane Personality: Boehlke Bottled Gas’ Chad Kroening

October 11, 2019 By LP Gas

A conversation with the vice president of safety and commercial operations at Wisconsin-based Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp.

This article is tagged with autogas, Chad Kroening, NPGA, Propane Personality, PropanePAC and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Winter 2019 brought weather challenges, but supply lines hold steady to maintain service. Photo: iStock.com/AlbertPego

EIA: Household heating expenditures to decrease this winter

October 9, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Winter Fuels Outlook predicts households using propane will spend 15 percent less this season.

This article is tagged with heating season, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), winter and posted in Featured, News

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Locking in for the winter heating season

October 9, 2019 By James Guyette

The propane industry is confident that winter heating demand will be met amid the land and sea logistical challenges that lie ahead.

This article is tagged with Global Gas Inc., heating season, ICF, MFA Oil, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Rhoads Energy is based in south central Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy of Rhoads Energy

LPG Spotlight: Rhoads Energy

October 4, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Propane helps year-round diversification at century-old energy provider based in south central Pennsylvania.

This article is tagged with autogas, LPG Spotlight and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Tankless water heaters have gotten the industry's attention. Photo courtesy of Navien

Water heater market opportunities heating up

October 3, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Opportunities exist for propane retailers to build year-round gallon demand in the water heater market, whether with tank or tankless models.

This article is tagged with Conger LP Gas, ICF, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Randy Thompson, ThompsonGas, water heaters and posted in Current Issue, Featured

According to PERC, propane autogas vehicles cost 27 cents per mile to operate. Diesel is about 10 cents more expensive in operational costs. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Exploring new markets step by step

September 27, 2019 By Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources offers advice to propane marketers looking to diversify their products and services beyond the home-heating market.

This article is tagged with autogas, Cooper Wilburn, In the Know, propane markets, propane resources, propane retailers and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

A circular economy uses resources efficiently and minimizes waste. Photo: iStock.com/BsWei

Public interest in sustainability invites opportunities for LPG retailers

September 24, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke, vice president of propane marketing services for Warm Thoughts Communications, argues in favor of running propane operations sustainably.

This article is tagged with clean energy, Marketing Mix, propane, sustainability, tom jaenicke, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

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