Propane Industry News

Cargas, a software provider for fuel delivery and HVAC service companies, is pleased to announce the launch of a custom integration between Cargas Energy and HubSpot. This one-way integration allows energy companies to send data from Cargas Energy — Cargas’ proprietary fuel delivery software — to HubSpot CRM, one of the top customer relationship management (CRM) products in the world.

Quality Steel Corporation (QSC), a U.S.-based manufacturer of ASME propane tanks for both residential and commercial use, announced the retirement of Clark Love as the Great Lakes area regional sales manager, in addition to the promotion of Rick Contreras to Love’s previous role and Matt Miller’s promotion to customer service manager.

San Ramon, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2024) — After 33 years of service, Mark Ross, president of Chevron Shipping Company, has elected to retire effective May 1, 2024. Barbara Pickering, currently vice president of operations for Chevron Shipping Company, will succeed Ross as president.

The Missouri Propane Education and Research Council (MOPERC) has announced the election of its 2024 Directors and Officers. The Council consists of 15 volunteer members who guide the efforts of the Council to promote the safe use of propane through education, training and research.

Brookneal, Va. (Jan. 23, 2024) — Foster Fuels, a century-old family-owned company, headquartered in Brookneal, Virginia, announced the appointment of Will Rohrig as its president.

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Jan. 18, 2024) — After just over a year on the One-Tank team for InSite Platform Partners, Business Development Manager Danny Leverette has been promoted. Leverette will now serve as the director of business development for One-Tank.

Danny Leverette was hired to serve as the business development manager for One-Tank in December 2022. In the last year he has worked on forming strategic partnerships, sales, and helping the brand grow.

During the latest mid-month period, prices at Mont Belvieu, Texas, increased in mid-winter. The posted prices increased 19 cents/gal, from December mid-month to January mid-month, and the spot prices increased 22 cents. Conway, Kansas, postings increased 19.03 cents/gal, and spots increased 18 cents over the month.

Washington (Jan. 17, 2024) — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging utility and commercial facilities to learn more about propane for critical power generation systems during POWERGEN International in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jan. 22-24, 2024.

VANCOUVER , British Columbia , Jan. 16, 2024 — Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (Westport), a provider of advanced alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, today announced the appointment of Dan Sceli as CEO of the Westport and member of the Westport board of directors. Sceli will join Westport as its new CEO effective immediately, succeeding Tony Guglielmin who has supported Westport's management team as interim CEO during this transition period.

Southern Quality Propane (SQP) has announced its expansion in Monticello, Georgia, as Morris Propane joins its growing company.

Originally started in 1939 as Morris Petroleum, over the years Morris Propane has built a reputation for excellence in customer service with its customers. It joins Southern Quality Propane as a leading local independent provider of propane in south Georgia and north Florida.

(Jan. 9, 2024) — CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis board of directors. His three-year term began Jan. 1, 2024.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is one of 12 federal banks in the U.S. It helps determine U.S. monetary policy by monitoring the economy in the Ninth District, which includes Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, 26 counties in northwestern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The branch is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Rutherford Equipment Inc. has announced the hiring of Kevin Carnes as sales representative. Carnes will handle sales efforts for Rutherford Equipment to promote equipment to propane companies and gas contractors in the state of Florida. He will also coordinate training programs for customers.