Propane Industry News

Marietta, Pa. (Nov. 22, 2021) — Hiltz Propane Systems Inc. (Marietta, Pennsylvania) is excited to announce the appointment of John Pelletier to the position of Regional Sales — Northeast U.S., effective Nov. 29, 2021. This is a new position in which John will be responsible for bulk plant and tank sale operations in the Northeast U.S. region.

Canada's primary underground propane inventories decreased by 0.97% in November, according to Canada Energy Regulator. The total represented a month-to-month decrease of 19.7 Mcm. Compared to a year earlier, stocks were lower, with 413.6 Mcm, or 17.12%, less product on hand. 

Overland Park, Kan. (Nov. 11, 2021) — The Management Development Program at Ferrellgas has another set of trainees who are set to graduate and make the transition into positions with the organization. The Summer 2021 group of 22 candidates graduated from the program on Nov. 11, 2021.

All of the trainees will now transition into key full-time positions and are ready to apply skills gained in the Management Development Program to positively impact the business of the high-performing logistics company.

Overland Park, Kan. (Nov. 18, 2021) — Ferrellgas Partners announced a partnership with Operation Warm, a national nonprofit organization that offers warmth, confidence, and hope to underserved children through the gift of winter coats.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Nov. 16, 2021) — CHS Inc. announced the appointment of Kirstie Foster as senior vice president, marketing communications.

ST. PAUL, Minn. and BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (Nov. 17, 2021) — Growmark and CHS announced the formation of Cooperative Ventures, a new capital fund that will focus on creating advancements in breakthrough technologies for the agriculture industry. The fund will provide differentiated value to startups in the agricultural ecosystem by leveraging the expansive, connected networks, unparalleled access to the farmgate and proven success of the two agricultural cooperatives.

West Palm Beach, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2021) – Blue Peak Resources, a merger and acquisitions consulting firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Affordable Propane Gas Corporation of Fort Morgan, Colorado, to DCC Propane of Lisle, Illinois.

The Baker Hughes International Rig Count is up 13 rigs from last month to 800, with land rigs up 21 to 621 and offshore rigs down eight to 179.

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2021) — Oberon Fuels has appointed David Mann as vice president of regulatory and government affairs.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (November 8, 2021) — Crystal Flash Inc., a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based energy distribution company serving residential, commercial and agricultural customers, has acquired J-M Transports Inc. (JMT) of Newark, Illinois.

RYE BROOK, NY (November 5, 2021) — Paraco Gas announced that Sheila Rivera has joined Paraco Gas as director of human resources with deep experience in the transportation industry and a track record of establishing high-performing teams and culture as a human resources executive.

DENVER (Nov. 3, 2021) — Offen Petroleum announced that it has completed two separate transactions where it acquired a portfolio of branded motor fuel dealer contracts from Petroleum Management LLC., a motor fuel distributor headquartered in Platteville, CO and certain logistics assets of Pathfinder Transportation LLC, a distributor of propane in Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Offen is a leading independent distributor of motor fuels, propane and lubricants and offers petroleum logistics services in 26 states throughout the Western and Midwestern United States.

HOUSTON (Oct. 27, 2021) — Phillips 66 and Phillips 66 Partners announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Phillips 66 to acquire all of the publicly held common units representing limited partner interests in the partnership not already owned by Phillips 66 and its affiliates.

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 1, 2021) — The annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow series, founded by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols, and produced by Event Energy Partners, takes place Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 8:30 a.m. in partnership with Mercer University, College of Engineering. The second of three stops, the Roadshow in Macon is a combined outdoor commercial vehicle showcase and educational seminar that brings together propane, natural gas and electric vehicle manufacturers with fleet managers and elected officials.

DUBLIN (Oct. 26, 2021) — The "Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

WASHINGTON (Nov.