Propane Industry News

FLANDERS, N.J. — Advanced Digital Data, Inc. (ADD Systems) announced that Gregg Lounsbury, software application specialist, has retired after 20 years with ADD Systems.

The Baker Hughes United States Rig Count is up five from last week to 484, with oil rigs up two to 380, gas rigs up three to 104, and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at zero.

HOUSTON – Trafigura Trading LLC, a wholly-owned, indirect United States subsidiary of Trafigura Group Pte Ltd, together with Haddington Ventures LLC have acquired NGL Energy Partners LP’s 71.5% interest and associated assets in Sawtooth Caverns LLC for approximately $70 million. Trafigura and Haddington Ventures now own Sawtooth as a 50:50 joint venture company.

Martinsburg, Penn. – Curry Supply Company announced it has named Christopher Rearick sales manager in the Northeast region. Rearick is a sales veteran who will be responsible for the distribution and sales of Curry Supply’s products and services throughout the Northeast. Within his day-to-day operations, Rearick will oversee all aspects of direct and indirect sales across Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

FREDERICK, Md. (July 16, 2021) — ThompsonGas, headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, announced the acquisition of Ultra Energy located in Hammond, Wisconsin. 

Canton, Mass. (July 14, 2021) —  Gray, Gray & Gray LLP has announced the promotion of five team members to new positions:

SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2021) — Oberon Fuels, a producer of ultra-low carbon, renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) transportation fuels, announced that propane industry executive and advocate Cinch Munson has joined the team as vice president of commercial development. The appointment comes as Oberon has begun commercial production of rDME and is expanding market development across North America and around the world.

OMAHA, Neb. — TransWood, a privately-owned trucking company specializing in liquid and dry bulk transportation, announces the purchase of Jensen Transport of Minnesota. Jensen has been a long-time tank truck carrier in Minnesota and the surrounding geography hauling bio-fuels, anhydrous ammonia and liquified petroleum gas.

TORONTO — Superior Plus Corp. has announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement to acquire the equity interests of Kamps Propane Inc., High Country Propane Inc., Pick Up Propane Inc., Kiva Energy Inc., Competitive Capital Inc. and Propane Construction and Meter Services (collectively, “Kamps”) for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US $240 million (CDN $299 million) before adjustments for working capital.

The Baker Hughes United States Rig Count is up four from last week to 479, with oil rigs up 2 to 378, gas rigs up two to 101, and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at zero.

SANTA ROSA (July 12, 2021) – Blue Star Gas was named Kohler’s Dealer of the Year – West Region, a distinction given based on company sales, a commitment to service, a respectable reputation in their community, and a willingness to go the extra mile for end users. Blue Star Gas—a Titanium Kohler generator dealer—was selected from a pool of over 650 dealers in the West Region.

Canton, Mass. (July 14, 2021) — Bill Constantopoulos has been promoted to Sage Intacct and advisory practice director at Gray, Gray & Gray LLP, a certified public accounting and advisory firm based in Canton, Massachusetts. Constantopoulos previously served as manager in the Sage Intacct & Advisory Practice. He directs the design, transition and implementation process for clients who adopt the Sage Intacct accounting system.

The Baker Hughes International Rig Count is up eight rigs from last month to 758, with land rigs up one to 572 and offshore rigs up seven to 186.

EIA forecasts United States retail sales of electricity will increase by 2.8% in 2021, led by a 5.1% increase in sales to the industrial sector.

DUBLIN (July 07, 2021) — The "Alternatively Powered Commercial Vehicles: Global Fuel Markets 2021-2026"

TORONTO — Superior Plus Corp. announced it has acquired the assets of a retail propane distribution company based in North Carolina, operating under the tradename, Williams Energy Group.

The Baker Hughes United States Rig Count is up five from last week to 475, with oil rigs up four to 376, gas rigs up one to 99, and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at zero.

WASHINGTON (July 6, 2021) — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has launched a new identity for propane that signals a seismic change in how to view this reliable energy source.

TORONTO (July 6, 2021) — Superior Plus Corp. announced that Greg McCamus retired as president of Superior Propane on June 30, 2021. Rick Carron, Superior Propane’s senior vice president of sales and operations, has been named the new president of Superior Propane following McCamus’ retirement.

FREDERICK, Md. (June 25, 2021) — ThompsonGas announced it has named Sean Daugherty area director of the Carolinas region. He is an accomplished propane professional with a love for safety, growth, customer service and employee development. Daugherty will oversee all the branches and operations in his region.