RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 20, 2024) — Recovery efforts in western North Carolina (WNC) are ongoing as the region grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Despite significant progress made in the wake of the disaster, much work remains to be done. Many communities have been left without power and essential infrastructure, with limited road access in numerous areas.
During the latest mid-month period, prices at Mont Belvieu, Texas, decreased. The posted prices decreased 1.333 cents/gal, from November mid-month to December mid-month, and the spot prices decreased 2 cents. Conway, Kansas, postings increased 0.786 cents/gal, and spots decreased 0.375 cents over the month.
PARAGOULD, Ark. (Dec. 20, 2024) — J. Hardy Thompson, a local leader in the propane industry, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Arkansas Propane Gas Association (APGA). His experience exemplifies leadership and innovation in the propane gas industry while dedicating himself to community service and education.
The Women in LPG Global Network (WINLPG) is an initiative that was launched in 2015 by the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA). Recognizing the need to promote women — and young talent — in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry, the WLGA created WINLPG as a platform to meet, connect, exchange and learn. Today, WINLPG has approaching 4,000 members and has 14 active national chapters in the U.S., Nigeria, South Africa, Myanmar, India, Brazil, Poland, Mexico, Morocco, Kenya, Türkiye, Chile, Tanzania and Colombia.
Note: An extended version of this press release was originally published by the Department of Energy. The funding of energy crops — including camelina, a plant that can be used to generate renewable propane — could impact renewable propane research efforts.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania — Nov. 22, 2024 — Cargas has announced a change to its organizational structure with the introduction of a new senior role. Dennis DiSabatino, formerly vice president of Sales & Operations for the Cargas Energy business unit, will take on the role of senior vice president of Sales & Operations across Cargas.
In this position, Dennis will oversee revenue and operations for the entire company to increase software adoption and support all ERP and CRM product and service offerings that Cargas brings to market.
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) opened the application period for its 2025 Leadership in Energy Ambassador program. To encourage applications for the next class of ambassadors, PERC released the following information:
The Young Professionals Council (YPC) has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Young Professional of the Year award. The YPC is a business council of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) aimed at providing a forum for industry leadership and professional development opportunities for those 40 and under in the propane industry.
Hamilton, OH — Dec. 3 — The roots of BASE Engineering Inc., stretch over three decades.
Bakersville, N.C. (Nov. 27, 2024) — Liberty-based business, Euliss Propane Company, recently partnered with Young’s Fuel Service to reset 16 residential propane tanks after Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on the Bakersville community.
Canada's primary underground propane inventories decreased by 4.2% in November, according to the Canada Energy Regulator. The total represented a month-to-month decrease of 68.9 Mcm. Compared to a year earlier, stocks were lower, with 233.2 Mcm, or 12.8%, less product on hand.
Propane storages in the West started November a bit lower at 1089.7 Mcm, which corresponds to 6.9 MMbbl, the agency reported. From October to November, volumes decreased by 24.8 Mcm, or 2.2%, and were 48.3 Mcm less the year prior's level of 1138.0 Mcm.
LIBERTY, Mo. Nov. 22 — Ferrellgas Partners L.P.
On Nov. 18, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed the following ELDs from the list of registered ELDs due to the providers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A.
These ELDs now appear on FMCSA’s Revoked Devices list.
Shawnee, KS — Colton Hayes, Southeastern Truck and Trailer territory manager at Westmor, has been appointed to the position of director at large for the Propane Marketers Association of Kansas (PMAK).
WHIPPANY, N.J. — Nov. 15 — Suburban Propane Partners L.P., a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, announced an executive promotion in line with its planned management succession. As previously announced, Steven C. Boyd, the company's chief operating officer, will retire effective January 1, 2025.
