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SHV Energy, UGI to accelerate push for renewable DME

May 19, 2021 By Brian Richesson

SHV Energy and UGI International, a subsidiary of UGI Corp., will launch a joint venture to advance the production and use of renewable dimethyl ether.

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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.

This article is tagged with Cummins, Department of Energy (DOE), dimethyl ether (DME), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Oberon Fuels, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane technology, renewable propane, SHV Energy, Steve Kaminski, Suburban Propane, U-Haul and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Oberon Fuel’s pilot DME production facility in Brawley, California. Photo courtesy of Oberon Fuels

SHV Energy, Oberon Fuels partner to reduce LPG’s carbon footprint

February 12, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Oberon Fuels and SHV Energy are partnering to accelerate the use of rDME to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation fuel, including propane autogas.

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Pinnacle Propane expands in Texas, acquires West Gas Service

August 28, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Pinnacle Propane acquired West Gas Service, a residential and commercial propane distributor, marking its sixth transaction since becoming part of SHV Energy.

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DCC’s draw to the US propane market

May 17, 2018 By Brian Richesson

DCC’s initial push into the U.S. propane market represents a “logical business evolution” for the major European player, says a company official overseeing U.S. operations.

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Neste, SHV Energy to provide renewable propane to Europe

March 19, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

SHV Energy will be the exclusive distributor of renewable propane from Neste’s Rotterdam, Netherlands, refinery, supplying 160,000 tons over four years.

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Pinnacle Propane acquires assets of Coyote Fuels

January 30, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Pinnacle Propane acquired Coyote Fuels, a bulk propane retailer and distributor in Corpus Christi, Texas, and the South Eagle Ford basin.

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American Midstream to sell Pinnacle Propane locations

July 25, 2017 By Megan Smalley

American Midstream Partners plans to sell its propane assets, including Pinnacle Propane locations, to SHV Energy.