Propane Industry News

WASHINGTON, D.C.— In support of President Biden’s "Investing in America" agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $26.9 million to nine states, 27 local governments and one tribe for the next round of formula grants through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and managed by DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). 

On May 1, the Department of Energy (DOE) published its final rule concerning new construction "Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings." The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has been engaged in this rule since DOE issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking in December 2022. 

NEW MILFORD, Conn. — April 25, 2024 — Cetane Associates is pleased to announce that Whitney Parsley has joined its financial advisory firm as an associate, effective April 15, 2024. Parsley provides paralegal support to the firm’s M&A deal execution team. She will be based at Cetane’s Houston, Texas office. 

Canada's primary underground propane inventories decreased by 7.6% in April, according to the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). The total represented a month-to-month decrease of 59.4 Mcm. Compared to a year earlier, stocks were higher, with 225.2 Mcm, or 45.7%, more product on hand.

Propane storages in the West started April a bit lower at 547.3 Mcm, which corresponds to 3.448 MMbbl, the agency reported. From March to April, volumes decreased by 14.5 Mcm, or 2.6%, and were 280.1 more the year prior's level of 267.2 Mcm.

San Diego (April 24, 2024) — Oberon Fuels, a renewable fuels producer, and Sunvapor, a renewable heat provider, commissioned a solar steam project under the first purchase agreement in the United States for industrial solar steam. This agreement will eliminate upfront capital requirements to deploy solar steam, while enabling Oberon to as much as double output capacity and slash the carbon intensity of renewable fuels — critical for industrial customers seeking renewable fuels to achieve pressing net-zero commitments.

L.G. Jordan Oil & Gas Co., a cornerstone of the Apex, North Carolina, community, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. 

The National Propane Gas Associaiton (NPGA) achieved successes at the recent ICC Fuel Gas code meetings, including substantial updates and clarifications to regulations that directly impact the propane industry. 

Nebraska recently became the 26th state to enact protections for energy freedom.

Legislative Bill (LB) 867 prevents local governments, such as a villages, cities, and counties from prohibiting or restricting access to a fuel source or a type of energy that is authorized to be supplied to customers, including specifically propane. These legal protections safeguard the marketplace for propane and ensure the fuel remains an energy option for consumers. The enactment of LB 867 follows more than a year of engagement on this issue in the Cornhusker State. 

DOVER, Del. — April 18, 2024 — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced that Lucia Dempsey has joined the company as head of investor relations, effective April 15. 

Dempsey will be responsible for communicating Chesapeake Utilities' strategy to the investment community. Dempsey will serve as a key contact with the financial community, helping communicate the company's  value proposition, investment opportunities and sustainability initiatives. 

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During the latest mid-month period, prices at Mont Belvieu, Texas, increased. The posted prices increased 1.25 cents/gal, from March mid-month to April mid-month, and the spot prices increased 1.75 cents. Conway, Kansas, postings increased 5.5 cents/gal, and spots increased 3.25 cents over the month.

Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2024) — The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) decreased its forecast for United States coal exports following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the resulting closure of the Port of Baltimore. In its April Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA reduced its forecasts for U.S. coal exports for April by 33% and for May by 20% from previous forecasts.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — April 9, 2024 — Missouri school districts have found a clean, affordable and less complicated path to reducing harmful emissions with school buses powered by propane autogas. 

Liberty, Mo. (April 5, 2024) — Ferrellgas has promoted Ray Galan into the new role of vice president, head of retail.

Richmond, Va. (April 2, 2024) — As emissions regulations across the country get stricter, port authorities can take advantage of more than $650 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD). Grant dollars from the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) can be used for projects that include environmental and emissions mitigation measures and terminal equipment upgrades.

SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2024) — Lytx Inc., a video safety and video telematics provider, recognized the winners of the 2024 Driver and Coach of the Year awards and their positive influence on roadway safety. Each winner successfully implemented the Lytx Driver Safety Program, which combines machine vision and artificial intelligence (MV+AI) technology with customizable coaching tools and reporting to advance fleet safety skills.