LP/Gas articles from February 2009

LP/Gas archives from February 2009

Supply headaches pounding: answers are needed as Northeast experiences major distribution problem.(Opening Delivery)
February 1, 2009... A Perfect storm has been brewing in the Northeast, the likes of which haven't been seen since 1989--"the famous winter for us old guys," says Joe Rose of the Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE). Rose's telephone was ringing off...

Guide card created for 911 operators.
February 1, 2009... The propane industry helped develop guidance for emergency 911 operators who receive reports of a propane emergency. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) helped the APCO Institute...

Connecticut, Vermont builders recognized.
February 1, 2009... Tallman Builders of Fairfield, Conn., and Dean Davis Builders of Rutland, Vt., received the 2009 Propane Exceptional Energy Builder Award from PERC. The annual award recognizes homebuilders that showcase the innovation, efficiency and aesthetic...

Survey: homeowners to invest in energy-efficient upgrades.(Vital Signs: INDUSTRY NEWS & NUMBERS)
February 1, 2009... Times may be tough, but homeowners say they want to invest in upgrades that can make their homes more energy efficient, according to a recent survey sponsored by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and conducted by the Opinion...

LP/Gas stock index.(Vital Signs: INDUSTRY NEWS & NUMBERS)
February 1, 2009... LP/Gas Stock Index [PROPANE MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP COMPARISON] Quarter Price Company Symbol Ended (1/16/09) Distribution Yield Americas APU Sept. $29.98 $2.56 ...

Heating degree days by state.(Weather Watch)
February 1, 2009... [HEATING DEGREE DAYS BY STATE] DEVIATION DEVIATION FROM LAST 12 FROM STATE DECEMBER NORM MONTHS NORM Alabama ...

Gas pains.(Cartoon)
February 1, 2009... TheRe, TheRe... HANK HiLL WiLL STiLL SeLL PRoPANe AND PRoPANe ACCeSSoRieS iN SYNDiCATioN [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

AmeriGas purchases Rock Creek Energy.
February 1, 2009... AmeriGas Propane acquired the assets of Rock Creek Energy LLC. The acquisition includes a pipeline system consisting of about 17 miles of polyethylene pipe distributing about 1.7 million gallons of propane annually in the Mammoth Lakes, Calif.,...

Roush unveils LPI F-250 pickup at show.
February 1, 2009... Roush Performance unveiled its 2010 Roush Liquid Propane Injected F-250 at the International Builders' Show on Jan. 20-23 in Las Vegas. The propane-powered F-250 received considerable interest among attendees who had been looking for a...

Deadline extended on forklift regulations.(California Air Resources Board)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... The California Air Resources Board will not enforce large-spark ignited regulations and emissions requirements for forklifts until April 1, giving fleets additional time to comply. The original deadline was Jan. 1. The rule requires fleets to...

Partnership provides training for engine, fuel programs.(Department of Energy's partnership with Propane Education and Research Council)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... The United States Department of Energy's (DOE) Clean Cities Program announced a new partnership with the Propane Education & Research Council to develop, design and maintain a Web site and a companion seminar series that will serve as an online...

OPW Engineered Systems acquires Hiltap Fittings.
February 1, 2009... OPW Engineered Systems acquired privately held Hiltap Fittings, a supplier of high/low pressure and temperature fittings. Hiltap Fittings Ltd., based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, adds to the full line of quick and dry disconnect couplings...

Fleet seminar scheduled for Feb. 27 in Alabama.
February 1, 2009... A seminar on Feb. 27 will bring together fleet experts from Alabama and around the country to present information and facilitate roundtable discussions. The event, put on by the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition and Government Fleet Magazine, will...

Profitability and expenditures.(IN THE KNOW)(Survey)
February 1, 2009... Propane Resources surveyed 846 retail propane marketers across the United States regarding the following questions about profitability and expenditures in the current market. We received responses from 103 companies. Here is what they had to...

Events.(Vital Signs)(Calendar)
February 1, 2009... * MARCH 8-11 Gas Processors Association Convention at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. For details, contact Johnny Dreyer at 918-493-3872. * MARCH 16-19 Purvin & Gertz International LPG Seminar at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel...

Farewell, 'King': 'King of the Hill' is leaving a lasting impression on the propane industry.(KING OF THE HILL)(Cover story)
February 1, 2009... Greg Daily still remembers the cold, winter day at American Propane when a van stopped at his Austin, Texas, office and about 10 people walked through the door, They were inquisitive about propane yet secretive about their purpose. ...

Retailers rankings: profiles of the largest propane retail marketers in the United States.(TOP 50 PROPANE RETAILERS)(Company rankings)
February 1, 2009... [1] AmeriGas P.O. Box 965 Valley Forge, PA 19482 Phone: 610-337-7000 * Fax: 610-992-3252 Web site: www.amerigas.com Founded: 1959 Owners: Publicly held Outlets: 600 States: 49 Customers: 1,300,000 ...

Pondering our purpose: customers, employees or investors--which one should take precedence?(Business Matters)(Company overview)
February 1, 2009... Do our retail propane companies exist solely for the purpose of providing goods and services to our customers? Or are we in the propane business primarily to supply jobs to workers and management? Some may argue that we are in the business to...

Groundhog safety: a true forecast of future profitability involves looking for shadows.(Safety First)
February 1, 2009... February is the month that Punxsutawney Phil will come out of his hole to look for his shadow and predict the weather. The legend holds that if Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Unfortunately, Phil cannot...

Education is a great tool: your trade partners and consumers look to you for energy education.(Marketing In Motion)
February 1, 2009... The shaky economy has slowed consumer spending, especially for non-essential items. When consumers do spend money, they want to make informed spending decisions. Propane retailers have the opportunity to educate consumers and potential propane...

Nantucket energy: island natives stress their local ties and giving customers another choice.(Snap Shot: COMPANIES TO WATCH)
February 1, 2009... A lawyer and house mover, neither with a background in propane, are bringing competition back to Nantucket--and they're doing so as the underdog. Jamie Ranney and Philip Marks III grew up on Nantucket, an island 30 miles south of Cape Cod,...