Propane Industry News

Fairfield Market Research's latest report highlights that the efforts to reduce dependency on fossil fuels is directing attention to bio liquefied propane gas (LPG). With growing efforts to reduce pollution, the latest report predicts that the global Bio LPG market will surge at a phenomenal CAGR of 47% between the forecast years of 2020-2025.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (March 17, 2021) — Thousands of work truck industry professionals gathered last week, as they do every year, at North America’s largest work truck event to check out the latest commercial vehicles, equipment and technology, and learn how to improve their operations.

The United States Energy Association issued a letter from its acting executive director, Sheila Hollis, examining the global state of the industry over the past year and amid the ongoing pandemic. Hollis makes reference to an overall stabilization of the global energy situation, while the United States oil and natural gas prices slowly rebound following the plummet the industry experienced in 2020. 

Energy Distribution Partners (EDP) has named three industry leaders to various roles in its organization: Bill Cummings as Northeast region vice president; Jay Werner as Western region vice president, and Laura Hawkinson as operational analyst. 

LANSING, Mich. — The state’s retail propane marketers have approved a referendum to establish the funding mechanism for the Michigan Propane Commission, created in statute last year. The initial assessment will be at the rate of 1/10 of 1 cent per gallon upon odorized propane sold and placed into commerce in the state. The results of the referendum were certified today by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell.  

Flame King has announced a recall on its Hog 100-pound propane cylinders due to a risk of fire when using the product. The manufacturer, working in partnership with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), released the following details with the recall notice (this information is pulled directly from Flame King's website and the CPSC website): 

The Baker Hughes United States rig count is up 9 from last week at 411, with oil rigs up 9 to 318, gas rigs unchanged at 92, and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at 1.

During the latest mid-month period, posted prices at Mont Belvieu steadily rolled down from the surge seen in February. The posted prices dropped 21.167 cents/gal., while the spot prices slipped 11.500 cents. Group 140, Conway, Kan., postings ended with a 92.900-cent plunge and spots fell 48.500 cents over the month.

MILLBROOK, N.Y. — Tankfarm announced that it has brought on veteran tech investor Edward Mirsepahi as its founding chief financial officer.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Consumer Energy Alliance and the United Steelworkers District 1 joined together to voice their support of House Resolution 13. Introduced by Rep. Sheehy, H.R. 13 recognizes the critical importance of Line 5 to Ohio and to the region at-large, urging the Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, to keep Line 5 operating safely.

MILL VALLEY, Calif. — The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working in partnership with the supermarket industry to advance the use of climate-friendly natural refrigerants, h

Toledo, Ohio (March 15, 2021) — Service demands are met with an ever-evolving and innovative technology department at Bergquist Inc., a provider of wholesale propane equipment distribution. The Bergquist Telemetry Unit (BTU) uses analytics to improve marketer operation efficiency and profitability. With a growing demand for these services, Bergquist is expanding their telemetry unit by appointing Jim Schwartzfisher to the new role of telemetry unit manager.

COVID-19 and sustainability will continue to heavily impact the oil and gas industry, according to data and analytics company GlobalData, which has identified the top 20 themes set to have the most influence on the sector.

WASHINGTON (March 15, 2021) — The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement from President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Sommers regarding the Senate’s vote to confirm Secretary Debra Haaland to lead the United States Department of the Interior.

WASHINGTON (March 10, 2021) — The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement from President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Sommers regarding the Senate’s vote to confirm Administrator Michael Regan to lead the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Lansing, Mich. — Following the release of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to ensure the state’s supply of propane as her administration looks to prematurely shut down Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline, Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) Mid-West Executive Director Chris Ventura released the following statement:

LANSING, Mich. — The State of Michigan announced the MI Propane Security Plan, a multiagency effort with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC); the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE); the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget.

According to the Baker Hughes Rig Count, released March 15, the United States rig count is down one from last week at 302, with oil rigs down one to 309, gas rigs were unchanged at 92, and miscellaneous rigs were unchanged at one. 

United States exports of propane reached record levels in 2020, increasing 13% and surpassing distillate fuel oil as the country’s top petroleum product export, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Petroleum Supply Monthly. U.S. exports of distillate fuel oil fell to its lowest level since 2016.

Micro Bird (Livonia, Michigan) has brought to market a Type A propane autogas school bus with low nitrogen oxides.

Colorado residents and business owners testified in support of a proposal that aims to protect consumers’ right to use natural gas or propane, Protect My Gas reports.

Testifying in support of HB21-1034 before the Colorado House Energy & Environment Committee March 3, advocates expressed grave concern about threats from state and local governments to prohibit sources of energy, which would force residents and businesses to pay exorbitant prices for electricity.