Westport Fuel Systems Inc. announced it will release financial results for the third quarter of 2023 on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, after market close. A conference call and webcast to discuss the financial results and other corporate developments will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

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Cetane Associates has announced the acquisition of Rockingham Oil by Dead River Company, the largest full-service heating provider in northern New England.
Cetane Associates has hired Griffin Sharp as its new director. In his previous role, Sharp served as the director of corporate development at Dead River Company.

During the latest mid-month period, prices at Mont Belvieu, Texas, decreased as we head deeper into fall. The posted prices decreased 7.667 cents/gal, from September mid-month to October mid-month, and the spot prices decreased 8.75 cents. Conway, Kan., postings decreased 8.874 cents/gal, and spots decreased 10.5 cents over the month.

 

Zionsville, Ind. (Oct. 10, 2023) — Zionsville Community Schools is now operating 33 new propane school buses that are 90% cleaner than the current Environmental Protection Agency’s standard for nitrogen oxides.

The fast-growing suburban public school district, which is located outside of Indianapolis, currently serves 8,000 students across nine campuses. To keep up with the community’s growth, the district increased bus routes using an alternative fuel that it knows and trusts: propane autogas.

Dover, Del. (Oct. 11, 2023) — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced its designation as a 2023 Champion of Board Diversity by the Forum of Executive Women, joining other companies such as Campbell Soup Company, DuPont de Nemours, Rite Aid and WSFS Financial. In collaboration with PwC, the Forum reviews companies in the Philadelphia region that support the advancement of women leaders in corporate boardrooms and executive suites. Each year, the Forum of Executive Women honors the top public companies in the region with 30% or more women on their respective boards.

Craig Garner joins Emerson as its new sale manager. Craig Garner has joined Emerson as the Fisher LP-Gas Equipment sales manager for North America. In this role, Craig will be responsible for growing LPG/propane and other pressurized gas product sales in North America.

Recent research in renewable propane is continually making new, exciting discoveries. One such breakthrough has been conducted by Aston University-backed HYDROGAS, a research program that is exploring how to derive biopropane from glycerol.
ONYX Systems will be hosting its second Clean Power University, a company-funded training seminar. The program will educate participants on the benefits of opting for clean-burning propane engines, as well as training students to be certified ONYX service and repair personnel.

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2023) — Palmdale Oil, a provider of fuels, lubricants, and chemicals with delivery solutions across the state of Florida, announced it has acquired Como Oil & Propane of Florida, a Florida-based, full-service fuel and propane distributor. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

LONDON (Oct. 3, 2023) — Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched European biopropane prices, completing its suite of prices covering the fast-expanding European market for hydrotreated biofuels.

Hydrotreating animal and vegetable fats is a relatively recent refining technology that enables sustainable biofuel feedstocks such as vegetable and waste oils and animal fats to be converted into fuels that can substitute for conventional hydrocarbon-derived oil products.

RICHLAND, Wash. (Sept. 21, 2023) — Christensen Inc. announced the appointment of Scott Phillips as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Phillips brings a wealth of experience from world-class organizations, including the United States Marines, Citigroup, Walmart and Steel Distribution where he has demonstrated his ability as a purpose-driven leader.

With over 20 years of executive financial experience, Phillips is highly skilled in governance, financial discipline and balance sheet optimization.

OTTAWA (Sept. 28, 2023) — Heating needs to be affordable for everyone, not just the wealthy. As the House of Commons continues to debate C-56, The Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, the Canadian Propane Association (CPA) is calling on Members of Parliament to make life more affordable for Canadians this winter by eliminating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from home energy bills.

Five new individuals will be making the transition from a student to an employee for the upcoming 2023-2024 heating season. On September 15, PPATEC (Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center) held a graduation ceremony for their HVAC & Energy Professional Program.