OVERLAND PARK, Kan., (June 3, 2021) – Ferrellgas Partners L.P. has announced the hiring of Brent Banwart as vice president of human resources (HR).
Banwart brings a wealth of relevant experience to Ferrellgas, most recently as human resources director at PepsiCo, where he was responsible for employee relations, talent acquisition, talent management, and other HR functions for the multinational food, snack, and beverage company.
The Baker Hughes International Rig Count is up 55 from last month to 750, with land rigs up 41 to 571 and offshore rigs up 14 to 179.
The Baker Hughes United States Rig Count is down one from last week to 456, with oil rigs unchanged at 359, gas rigs down one to 97, and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at zero.
WASHINGTON (June 1, 2021) — The Department of the Interior suspended all activities related to the implementation of the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge pending completion of a comprehensive analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (May 28, 2021) — Westport Fuel Systems Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Stako sp. z o.o., (Stako), the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuel storage manufacturing subsidiary of Worthington Industries Inc. (Worthington) in a transaction valued at €5 Million.
DOVER, Del. (June 1, 2021) — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced that three of its regulated gas businesses recently were recognized by the American Gas Association (AGA) for their ongoing commitment to safety.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (May 27, 2021) — Ferrellgas Partners L.P. announced that Ivan J. Winfield Jr. has been named chief information officer.
WASHINGTON (June 1, 2021) — In honor of Forklift Safety Day, celebrated June 8, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging material handling professionals to take its new Mission Zero Pledge and commit to a safe, incident-free workplace.
With more than 20 years of experience, Amanda Bacon-Davis, president of Savvi Strategies, is relaunching her company with its new vice president, Sarah Berry.
Savvi Strategies is consulting firm designed to help businesses dramatically improve their marketing and public relations, as well as teach them how to transform their company culture and use it as a strong, profitable competitive advantage.
The Baker Hughes United States Rig Count is up two from last week to 457, with oil rigs up three to 359, gas rigs down one to 98, and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at zero.
Whippany, NJ (May 19, 2021) — Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. provided a pizza party celebration for the students and staff at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin (California). The company provided pizza and salad for the Club’s 400 students and staff across 12 clubs in the Santa Rosa, CA area. The pizza party was sourced from and delivered by Chandi Hospitality Group, a franchisee of Mountain Mike’s Pizza, the Official Pizza Partner of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Martinsburg, Penn. — Following the opening of its manufacturing facility outside Phoenix, Arizona, last year, Curry Supply has brought Andrew Bishop on board to serve as regional sales manager for clients in Arizona, southern California, and Las Vegas.
The Baker Hughes United States Rig Count is up two from last week to 455, with oil rigs up four to 356, gas rigs down one to 99, and miscellaneous rigs down one to zero.
Energy Distribution Partners (EDP) has announced the acquisition of Van Unen/Miersma Propane (VMP), which operates in some California markets under the name Sierra Propane, and its affiliate Windmill Propane.
Van Unen/Miersma Propane was founded in 1993 by Rick Van Unen, Marion Miersma and Jeff Van Groningen. In 2000, VMP acquired Sierra Propane, then later acquired the customer base and fixed assets of Hurts Propane. The founders incorporated Windmill Propane and continued to grow the combined company over the past two decades.
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (May 18, 2021) — UGI Corporation announced the appointment of three executives to leadership roles in its global LPG line of business, effective June 1.
FLANDERS, New Jersey (May 13, 2021) – Advanced Digital Data Inc. (ADD Systems) recently announced the retirement of Roger Keyser, vice president of customer support and hardware operations. The software solutions provider also announced it has named Andy Katsigiannis as new director of customer support and hardware operations.
Marathon, NY — Square Deal Machining Inc., (SDMI) is expanding its business operations with the acquisition of a reputable local truck equipment and fabrication company, Kurtz Truck Equipment. The official announcement was made on Feb. 1, 2021. To expand production and continue to provide machining and fabrication services with faster processing times, SDMI company leaders made the strategic decision to acquire and join forces with another reputable local fabrication company.
SHV Energy and UGI International, a subsidiary of UGI Corporation, distributors of off-grid energy, announce the intention to launch a joint venture to advance the production and use of Renewable Dimethyl Ether (rDME), a low-carbon sustainable liquid gas, to accelerate renewable solutions for the LPG industry. By leveraging the expertise, innovation capabilities and distribution power of both companies, the joint venture will aim to develop the full potential of rDME as a sustainable solution.
WASHINGTON (May 17, 2021) – The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is hosting a new webinar as part of its “Propane Presents Technology Series” that will discuss Cavagna’s brand new, innovative Ultrasonic Gas Meter. The webinar will take place at 12 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 20.
NATIONAL — The Michigan Propane Gas Association, Ohio Propane Gas Association, and the Pacific Propane Gas Association are currently offering rebates on propane-converted vehicles Class 4 through Class 7. Find out specific information on each rebate opportunity below:
Michigan truck and bus fleets are getting $4,000 rebates when they buy a new propane vehicle or propane vehicle conversion. Propane vehicle rebates are available until Dec. 31, 2021, or until funding lasts.
The Baker Hughes United States Rig Count is up five from last week to 453, with oil rigs up eight to 352, gas rigs down three to 100, and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at one.
