Propane Industry News

Lancaster, Penn. — The 13th annual Cargas Energy Summit was held virtually this year for the second time in its history. This format allowed energy customers and partners from across the country to safely participate in educational sessions, get a sneak-peek at upcoming features, and connect with one another.

A total of 337 people registered for the event, and 207 logged on and participated in at least one of our Cargas or partner-led sessions.  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Oct. 14, 2021) — Showrunners for the Eastern Energy Expo (EEE) 2022 have announced that the show returns in 2022 as a live, in-person event May 22-25, 2022, at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Sponsorship opportunities and exhibit space sales and are now available for purchase.

Milwaukee (Oct. 12, 2021) — Briggs & Stratton announced that the Vanguard 400 single-cylinder engine, which has been converted to run on propane, has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as compliant with the Clean Air Act emission standards. This is the first and only engine in its size class with a manufacturer's warranty to be converted to propane fuel and receive EPA certification, with California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification on the horizon in 2022.

Dover, Del. (Oct. 12, 2021) — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (Chesapeake Utilities) today announced that as part of the Board's ongoing succession planning, Lisa G.

KENT, Conn. (Oct. 7, 2021) — Cetane Associates LLC has announced that Winthrop Fuel Co., headquartered in Winthrop, Maine, has acquired the full-service heating fuel delivery business of Lisbon Fuel Co. located in Lisbon Falls, Maine. The transaction closed on Sept. 22, 2021.

Gas Equipment Company Inc. (GEC) has announced Gijs Majoor has been appointed CEO of the company effective Oct. 1, 2021. He succeeds M.J. “Skeeter” LaDue who will retire in early 2022.

Somersworth, N.H. — New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, Senate President Chuck Morse, New Hampshire State Senator David Watters and Somersworth Mayor Dana Hilliard were all on hand this week to help Palmer Gas & Oil (PGO) Owner Bill Ermer and his team cut the red ribbon on the com

Dover, Delaware (Oct. 8, 2021) — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced the appointment of Noah Russell, CPA, as assistant vice president and assistant treasurer. This appointment follows the retirement announcement of Thomas Mahn, current vice president and treasurer, effective Dec. 31.

Ferrellgas announced it has promoted Brian Freeth to the position of west region manager. As a result of the promotion, the 20-year veteran of the propane company will oversee Ferrellgas’ operations in 11 western states. The former Indiana Propane Gas Association board member most recently served the company as general manager, overseeing retail locations in the states of Illinois and Indiana.
 

Whippany, N.J. (Oct. 5, 2021) — Suburban Propane Partners L.P. has announced the extension of its 2020 agreement with U-Haul to provide eco-friendly, renewable propane in California. Renewable propane, used to power over-the-road vehicles and forklifts, offers extremely low carbon emissions and is made using renewable resources; including certain biomass feedstocks.

KENT, Conn. (Sept. 30, 2021) — Cetane Associates LLC has announced that Gault Family Companies of Westport, Connecticut, has acquired the business assets of Rural Fuels headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut. The transaction closed on Sept. 22, 2021.

Phoenix and Los Angeles (Oct. 4, 2021) — U-Haul has purchased 1 million gallons of renewable propane to sell at its company-owned and operated stores across California for the second year in row, ensuring its customers can use the green product without interruption well into 2022.

Gilbert, PA (Oct. 1, 2021) — Paraco Gas announced that Gilbert, Pennsylvania-based Warner’s Propane & Oil has joined the Paraco family through an acquisition. Warner’s is a family-owned propane company that was founded in 1994 by Gary Warner and has remained managed by the Warner family.

This is Paraco’s 53rd acquisition, adding a strong customer base in a growing market in Monroe County, and marks Paraco’s fourth distribution location in Pennsylvania.

Morris, Minn. — Westmor Industries LLC recently hired Brice Linville as territory manager in their

WASHINGTON (September 27, 2021) – The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is offering a new webinar that will allow paratransit fleet owners to hear directly from their peers about why their fleet runs on propane autogas.

ATLANTA (Sept. 27, 2021) — The annual Clean Energy Roadshow series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols, returns for its 11th year to Peachtree Corners, opening on Tuesday, October 5th at 8:30 a.m. Three half-day, free events staged in Atlanta, Macon and Savannah will combine an outdoor commercial vehicle showcase and an educational seminar bringing together propane, natural gas and electric vehicle manufacturers with fleet managers and elected officials from across Georgia. Registration is at CleanEnergyRoadshow.com.

Killeen, Texas and Winston Salem, N.C. (Sept. 27, 2021) — Affordable Heavy Truck Parts (“AHTP”) and Repair ACES (The Association for Commercial Equipment Solutions) are excited to announce their partnership and Affordable Heavy Truck Parts’ status as a Founding ACES Affiliate. As part of its support of the association and its members, AHTP will be offering national fleet discounts to all ACES repair shop members regardless of the size of their operation or orders.

Whippany, N.J. (Sept. 28, 2021) — Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. collaborated with Shoes 4 the Shoeless, a Dayton, Ohio-area nonprofit to provide 300 students at the Rosa Parks Elementary School in Middletown, Ohio, with new, properly-fitting shoes. The organization set up a pop-up shoe store in the school’s gymnasium with a variety of sizes and styles of shoes for students to choose from.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., (Sept. 27, 2021) — Ferrellgas Partners L.P., announced today the hiring of Dhiraj Cherian as chief financial officer (CFO).