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.

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

 

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.

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.

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.