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PROPANE INVENTORIES WRAP UP WINTER STRONG, BUT EXPORTS ARE STRONG AS WELL

March 27, 2023
Last week, the Energy Information Agency (EIA) released data showing U.S. propane inventory at 58.7mm barrels, down 2.3mm barrels from a week earlier. More significantly, inventory levels are up a full 25.1mm barrels from the …

MCABEE TRUCKING ADDS MORE PROPANE MAIL TRUCKS

March 27, 2023
At the time of the NTEA Work Truck Show in March in Indianapolis, Derek Whaley of ROUSH CleanTech posted on LinkedIn details of McAbee Trucking adding more near-zero emission propane trucks to her fleet: Whaley wrote: …

PERC’S CORDILL WRITES GUEST COLUMN REGARDING CONSTRUCTION TRENDS

March 27, 2023
Bryan Cordill, Director, Residential and Commercial Business Development at PERC, recently wrote a guest column sharing his thoughts on trends for the year in Custom Builder Magazine. The column can be found here.

BENCHMARKING GROUP INVITES RETAIL PROPANE MARKETERS TO ANNUAL AUGUST MEETING

March 27, 2023
A group of retail propane marketers who have met each year since 2017 will gather again for a benchmarking meeting August 17-18 in St. Louis. Members typically discuss issues ranging from payment plans, fees, supply …

CETANE TO HOST WEBINAR WITH EVERLEY ON GAS STOVES

March 21, 2023
Steve Everley will be presenting on the current discussion around gas stoves, including the national policy landscape; the history of how this issue went from relative obscurity to front page news; and what the current …

PROPANE COUNCIL PRESENTS NEW MARCH 23 WEBINAR FEATURING POWER GENERATION

March 21, 2023
Registration Free For New Webinar From the Propane Education & Research Council WASHINGTON - The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, March 23, at 2 p.m. EST as part of its …

CANADIAN PROPANE ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES NATIONAL PROPANE DAY, SHARES PROPANE’S BENEFITS TO NORTHERN COMMUNITIES

March 21, 2023
Recently the Canadian Propane Association celebrated its first National Propane Day on March 21. The organization also sponsored information on how propane can meet the needs of Canada's Northern Communities beyond the natural gas mains …

NASHVILLE IS FOR NETWORKING

March 21, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Don’t miss the chance to network with thousands of propane industry professionals at NPGA’s 75th Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo™ being held April 23 – 25 in Nashville. …

JON ACUFF HEADLINES NPGA SOUTHEASTERN PROPANE EXPO

March 21, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail The NPGA Southeastern Expo’s keynote speaker this year is Jon Acuff, the New York Times critically acclaimed bestselling author of 8 books, including his most recent, Soundtracks: The Surprising …

YOUNG GASSERS WILL GATHER APRIL 24 IN NASHVILLE

March 21, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Join the Young Gassers for an evening with friends and colleagues at their annual reception on Monday April 24 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Layer Cake Social …
Roush CleanTech President Todd Mouw

ROUSH CLEANTECH SAYS WHAT’S OLD IS RENEWED AGAIN WITH RENEWABLE PROPANE

March 14, 2023
Roush CleanTech President Todd Mouw recently penned an article discussing how his company is helping to bridge the gap making old fuel options renewed all over again. With the emissions-reducing and cost-cutting benefits, conventional propane …

NBC NEWS REPORTS ON AN “EXPLODING” PROBLEM: FIRES FROM LITHIUM BATTERIES

March 14, 2023
Lithium-ion batteries have become a ubiquitous feature in new forms of transportation and common household products, NBC News reports. They're also found in residential solar energy systems. In the article, linked below, NBC News explains …

PROPANE NOW REDUCING EMISSIONS THROUGH RECHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

March 14, 2023
The dual-purpose standalone fueling system from Propane Fueling Solutions provides fleets with reliable solutions whether they refuel with propane autogas or need to recharge using a propane-powered microgrid From the Propane Education & Research Council WASHINGTON – …

FREIGHT RAILROADS ANNOUNCE KEY SAFETY MEASURES

March 14, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail In the aftermath of the devastating incident in East Palestine, on March 8, the freight rail industry announced an initial set of steps it is taking in its …

PROPANE INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS NETWORK, INVESTMENTS ACCELERATE PURSUIT OF NET ZERO

March 14, 2023
Propane Council Participating in 11 Clean Energy Research Projects, Unveils Investment Roadmap From the Propane Education & Research Council The propane industry, through its nonprofit the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), has announced its engagement with …

COMPANIES ON THE MOVE

March 14, 2023
https://www.trendinginpropane.com/energy-distribution-partners-acquires-mount-perry-propane/ https://www.trendinginpropane.com/cetane-announces-the-sale-of-klebe-fuel-company/