Propane Industry News

L.G. Jordan Oil & Gas Co., a cornerstone of the Apex, North Carolina, community, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. 

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) achieved successes at the recent ICC Fuel Gas code meetings, including substantial updates and clarifications to regulations that directly impact the propane industry. 

Nebraska recently became the 26th state to enact protections for energy freedom.

Legislative Bill (LB) 867 prevents local governments, such as a villages, cities, and counties from prohibiting or restricting access to a fuel source or a type of energy that is authorized to be supplied to customers, including specifically propane. These legal protections safeguard the marketplace for propane and ensure the fuel remains an energy option for consumers. The enactment of LB 867 follows more than a year of engagement on this issue in the Cornhusker State. 

DOVER, Del. — April 18, 2024 — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced that Lucia Dempsey has joined the company as head of investor relations, effective April 15. 

Dempsey will be responsible for communicating Chesapeake Utilities' strategy to the investment community. Dempsey will serve as a key contact with the financial community, helping communicate the company's value proposition, investment opportunities and sustainability initiatives. 

RICHMOND, Va.

During the latest mid-month period, prices at Mont Belvieu, Texas, increased. The posted prices increased 1.25 cents/gal, from March mid-month to April mid-month, and the spot prices increased 1.75 cents. Conway, Kansas, postings increased 5.5 cents/gal, and spots increased 3.25 cents over the month.

Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2024) — The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) decreased its forecast for United States coal exports following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the resulting closure of the Port of Baltimore. In its April Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA reduced its forecasts for U.S. coal exports for April by 33% and for May by 20% from previous forecasts.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — April 9, 2024 — Missouri school districts have found a clean, affordable and less complicated path to reducing harmful emissions with school buses powered by propane autogas. 

Liberty, Mo. (April 5, 2024) — Ferrellgas has promoted Ray Galan into the new role of vice president, head of retail.

Richmond, Va. (April 2, 2024) — As emissions regulations across the country get stricter, port authorities can take advantage of more than $650 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD). Grant dollars from the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) can be used for projects that include environmental and emissions mitigation measures and terminal equipment upgrades.

SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2024) — Lytx Inc., a video safety and video telematics provider, recognized the winners of the 2024 Driver and Coach of the Year awards and their positive influence on roadway safety. Each winner successfully implemented the Lytx Driver Safety Program, which combines machine vision and artificial intelligence (MV+AI) technology with customizable coaching tools and reporting to advance fleet safety skills.