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  • Feature Articles

    Why Autogas Refueling and Why Now?

    By Crystelle Markley… Installing and using autogas refueling infrastructure is simple and easy for both the supplier and end user. Fleets appreciate the advancements in infrastructure equipment, which also make lighter work for you, the marketer. An advanced autogas dispenser has the ability to be installed and function just like a gasoline or diesel dispenser, which helps drivers transition easily. The necessary equipment doesn’t require excessive space; the average footprint of an autogas refueling station is 300 square feet. In addition, autogas dispensing is a closed-loop system and new technology allows for almost zero fugitive emissions, eliminating additional safety concerns. The dispensers require minimal maintenance and with little training, can typically be handled by the fleet. But that’s just the beginning of the advantages for...

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  • Feature Articles

    Cancelled: NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane EXPO

    (March 16, 2020) — Following a declaration of a national emergency around COVID-19 by the President of the United States, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) announced Friday the Southeastern Convention & International Propane EXPO, scheduled for Nashville, TN, April 5-8, has been cancelled. This decision was made unanimously by NPGA President and CEO, Steve Kaminski, along with each of NPGA’s officers, and the Chair of NPGA’s Convention Committee. Kaminski wanted to provide this information as soon as possible. Therefore, his message did not include next steps, either as pertains to the cancellation details as it relates to your registration or exhibition or any potential rescheduling. Additional information will be forthcoming from NPGA as soon as it is developed – they are working 24/7 on...

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  • Safety

    Webinar: Maintaining Fleet Safety & Service Levels During COVID-19 Crisis (2)

    (March 12, 2020) — With growing concerns about the impact of COVID-19 spreading across the United States and the world, a number of precautions are being undertaken. As this crisis may affect just about every aspect of our day-to-day life, fleets are not immune to this issue and are facing the challenge of maintaining a level of service despite concerns and restrictions, as well as maintaining the safety of their employees and customers. Please join the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center and the 100 Best Fleets Round Table for the "Maintaining Fleet Safety" Webinar, Thursdsay, Mar 19, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.. CDT. Issues, strategies and protocol regarding how fleets are planning and responding to this crisis, while safely and responsibly maintaining...

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  • Safety

    Webinar: Maintaining Fleet Safety & Service Levels During COVID-19 Crisis

    (March 12, 2020) — With growing concerns about the impact of COVID-19 spreading across the United States and the world, a number of precautions are being undertaken. As this crisis may affect just about every aspect of our day-to-day life, fleets are not immune to this issue and are facing the challenge of maintaining a level of service despite concerns and restrictions, as well as maintaining the safety of their employees and customers. Please join the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center and the 100 Best Fleets Round Table for the "Maintaining Fleet Safety" Webinar, Thursdsay, Mar 19, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.. CDT. Issues, strategies and protocol regarding how fleets are planning and responding to this crisis, while safely and responsibly maintaining...

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  • Feature Articles

    Centane Associates Announces Acquisition Of Hometowne Energy Co., Inc.

    KENT, CONNECTICUT (March 10, 2020) – Cetane Associates LLC is pleased to announce that Sail Energy, LLC in Pourtsmouth, New Hampshire, has acquired the full-service energy business of Hometowne Energy Co., Inc. in Brockport, New York. With an operational footprint spanning eighteen counties in western New York, Hometowne Energy sells and delivers bulk propane, heating oil, diesel, and gasoline to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers from five facility locations (Brockport, Rochester, Penn Yan, Farmington, and Newark). Hometowne Energy also maintains an extensive service department that installs and maintains heating and cooling equipment, hot water heaters, fuel oil tanks, and indoor air quality devices. 
Sail Energy is a private equity backed company formed in 2014 to pursue growth through both organic and acquisition channels in the...

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  • Equipment

    Gas Equipment Company, Inc. (GEC) Acquired by MAKEEN Energy

    (March 9, 2020) — MAKEEN Energy’s daughter company, Kosan Crisplant, has signed an agreement to acquire Gas Equipment Company (GEC), closing of the deal will take place before end of March 2020. This newest acquisition is aimed at strengthening the global business and network of the group’s trading division, KC ProSupply. Reinforcing global presence and volume Gas Equipment Company, Inc. (based in Dallas, USA) will in the future be part of the international, Denmark-based company MAKEEN Energy. GEC thus becomes the latest branch of MAKEEN Energy’s trading division, KC ProSupply, which supplies gas components and other commodities as well as service and consultancy for the gas industry worldwide.  The previous owner, Skeeter LaDue, will continue to lead GEC under the new ownership. “I am thrilled...

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  • Feature Articles

    VW Trust Transit and Shuttle Bus Program Accepting Applications

    (March 4, 2020) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the Volkswagen Trust Transit and Shuttle Bus Program through Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Qualifying applicants include government agencies and private entities that own eligible buses. Awards shall be used for the replacement of government–owned and nongovernment-owned buses 2009 and older engine model year, Class 4-8 vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds used for transporting people. School buses, defined as class 4-8 school bus style vehicles (Type A-D) with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds used to transport students to and from school or school-related activities, are not eligible under this award category. Applicants may apply to replace eligible buses or...

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  • Feature Articles

    URGENT! Help Oppose Portman Amendment to S.2657 Limiting Energy Choice

    (March 2, 2020) — The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has announced that the U.S. Senate is considering the American Energy Innovation Act of 2020 (S. 2657), and there is massive pressure to include a building codes amendment offered by Senator Rob Portman of Ohio. This amendment would exacerbate the current housing affordability crisis and limit energy choice to consumers , including attempts to ban energy efficient propane and natural gas in homes throughout the country. Please send an email to your U.S. Senators TODAY and urge them to oppose the amendment! Be sure to share this with as many people as you can including friends, family, online platforms, employees, business partners and encourage them to send emails and share too! If you have questions,...

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  • Feature Articles

    Coronavirus Casts Pall Over China’s Propane Dehydrogenation Plants

    (March 2, 2020) — China’s coronavirus outbreak has triggered concerns about the country’s LPG demand. Propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plants may be forced to reduce operating rates as travel curbs extend across the country’s eastern provinces, causing transport and logistical disruptions that impact feedstock and product flows, trade sources tell S&P Global Platts. Such fears have taken a toll on Asia’s LPG market, with cost-insurance-freight (cfr) north Asia prices sliding to near five-month lows early in February before recovering. Meanwhile, the Saudi front-month March contract propane swap price fell to a near six-month low before edging higher, on worries of lower imports of Middle Eastern LPG, China’s main supply source. Chinese LPG wholesale buyers source their propane feedstock cargos mainly via trucks from nearby terminals. However,...

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  • Technology

    Alliance AutoGas To Unveil New Technology at NTEA Work Truck Show

    Asheville, NC (February 27, 2020) — Alliance AutoGas (AAG) will be unveiling its latest technology at the 20th Anniversary NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN, March 4th – 6th. The show features the latest advancements in technology in the work truck industry, and AAG will have their new aftermarket autogas system on display in a 2020 Ford F250 7.3 8v in the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) booth. This Bi-Fuel engine will provide an average savings of $1.00 per gallon on fuel and extend operating range over 700 miles between refueling, giving fleets an added advantage of not servicing complicated emission control systems or buy DEF fluid, as with diesel engines. Ed Hoffman, President of Blossman Services (the distribution partner for Alliance AutoGas...

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