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JANUARY 20, 2022

IN THE LEAD

2022 Suppliers Guide highlights top wholesale propane sources

The 2022 Suppliers Guide from LP Gas is a directory of industry contacts for sourcing wholesale propane. See this year's listings.

Common carriers mull solutions to challenging driver environment

Transportation companies say it's important to hold conversations with customers about the current business environment. Learn what transport companies want to communicate to propane industry partners.

CLOSER LOOK: POWER GENERATION

Propane marketers diversify through power technologies

By using technology and participating in the growing power generation sector, propane marketers can further diversify their revenue-generating opportunities. Here’s how.

NEWS

Supreme Court blocks OSHA vaccine mandate

The Supreme Court halted an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard requiring certain employers to enforce COVID-19 vaccination or testing and face coverings. Learn what the decision means for propane marketers.

Christina Armentano promoted to Paraco COO

Paraco Gas promoted Christina Armentano to COO. Learn how she will lead business operations, fiscal goals and strategic initiatives.

Crestwood promotes Robert Halpin to president, CFO

Crestwood Equity Partners made several promotions within its senior management team, including Robert Halpin to president and CFO. Learn more about the personnel moves.

Enterprise to acquire Navitas Midstream

Sail Energy purchases Rinker Oil

DCC Propane adds Kentucky-based retailer

Superior Plus expands footprint in North Carolina

Lock's Mill Propane buys Three Rivers Propane

Dover acquires RegO parent company

Roush CleanTech earns ultra-low NOx certification from CARB

Targa to source solar power for West Texas assets

Grammer Logistics opens operations terminal in Houston

Superior Propane to distribute hydrogen in Quebec

UGI, Vertimass partner to produce renewable fuels

LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

Using technology to future-proof your propane business

2021 LP Gas Growth Summit attendees, including Cherry Energy's Armistead Mauck, Douglass Distributing's Sean Caney and Coles Energy's Frank Edwards, discuss their companies' technology upgrades and other innovations they are looking to implement.

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POPULAR FROM LPGASMAGAZINE.COM

Second ‘30 Under 30’ class recognized

Meet the 2021 class of the “30 Under 30” program. The Young Gassers program, in conjunction with the National Propane Gas Association and the Canadian Propane Association, recognizes young professionals in the propane industry.

INDUSTRY VOICES

‘Stretch codes’ threaten energy choice

Homebuyers will ask why they should add propane if their homes are already wired solely to use electricity. Propane marketers should be ready to respond.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Makeen Energy offers full-body leak detection of LPG cylinders

Makeen Energy's LPG cylinder body leak detector automatically identifies leaks from the cylinder body, the valve and its connection. Learn about the safety benefits of the product, which Makeen Energy plans to test at its Missouri facility around April, and make available to the U.S. a month later.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

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Propane Personality: M. Douglas Dagan

Learn how the vice president of strategic initiatives, renewable energy, at Suburban Propane Partners envisions the future of renewable propane production.

LPG Spotlight: Proctor Gas

Vermont retailer Proctor Gas hosts a unique educational event called “Propane Kids Day.” Learn how the company educates its community about propane.

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