Oberon Fuels has partnered with propane industry companies to produce and distribute DME. Photo courtesy of Oberon Fuels

Propane industry offers renewable LPG amid climate concerns

December 17, 2020 By Carly Bemer

The propane industry can play a key role in lowering the world’s CO2 emissions by offering renewable propane, which is already available today.

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Five reasons 2020 was ‘worth it’ for the propane industry

December 17, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Before we flip the 2020 calendar once and for all, let’s take a few minutes to recognize some of the propane industry’s notable takeaways from this year.

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Manchester Tank celebrated the opening of a new facility in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Photo courtesy of Beth Jones McCubbin Photography

Faces & Places: November 2020

December 16, 2020 By LP Gas

In November’s Faces & Places, find images of propane industry members giving back to their communities and opening new operations.

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LPG filters remove impurities

December 16, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Lumin LPG filters by ValvTect are designed to remove up to 95.5 percent of impurities, including tank scale, particulates, water and heavy end oil.

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Photo courtesy of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

LPG-fueled fire pit tables recalled

December 14, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice for Oakmont LPG-fueled fire pit tables due to an incorrectly installed burner kit hose.

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The road to economic recovery will hinge on successful management of the pandemic and distribution of a vaccine. Photo: marchmeena29/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Gradual economic recovery expected in 2021

December 11, 2020 By Phillip M. Perry

Economists expect a gradual but noticeable recovery fueled by corporate profits, a strong housing market and successful rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Matching the proper compressor with the proper operation

December 10, 2020 By Ron Crouch

Knowing the needs and parameters of any type of product-transfer application is a must for anyone who wants to optimize their overall operation.

This article is tagged with Blackmer, Blue Flame Blog, compressors, propane, Pump Solutions Group (PSG) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Westmor streamlines bobtail delivery system

December 9, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Westmor Industries’ LP4 delivery system uses a single pump, meter and two hose reels to serve many different customers using one bobtail.

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U-Haul autogas truck photo courtesy of U-Haul International

Propane retailers adjust to change in 2020

December 8, 2020 By Brian Richesson

The state of the U.S. propane industry in 2020 can be measured in part by the strength of COVID-19’s grip on the nation and the world.

This article is tagged with Arizona, COVID-19, dimethyl ether (DME), e-LPG Week, Michael Stivala, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), renewable propane, State of the Industry, Steve Kaminski, Stuart Weidie, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Reduce vehicle maintenance with propane autogas

December 8, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Propane autogas saves more money on maintenance than diesel, gasoline and electric vehicles by reducing downtime and offering simple maintenance options.

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