LP/Gas articles from September 2007

LP/Gas archives from September 2007

A little help playing hooky.(VIEW POINT)
September 1, 2007... A survey by the Web-based company careerbuilder.com revealed hat one-third of workers admitted calling in sick when they felt fine at least once in 2006. Playing hooky has been around longer than time clocks, of course. Some delinquents...

In the know.(Propane Resources)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Payment Preference Propane Resources recently surveyed a small group of propane customers from different propane operations in different parts of the country about their online purchasing, banking and bill payment activity. Here is what...

Propane master limited partnership comparison.(LP/GAS STOCK INDEX)
September 1, 2007... Propane Master Limited Partnership Comparison Company Symbol Quarter Price Distribution Yield Ended (8/15/07) AmeriGas AN March $33.63 $2.44 7.3%...

Propane MLP price history.(LP/GAS STOCK INDEX)
September 1, 2007... Historic price index Propane stock price history calculated by averaging unweighted prices for AmeriGas, Ferrellgas, Heritage, Inergy, Star Gas and Suburban master limited partnerships. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Sources: Public...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2007... * Oct. 4-5 PERC council meeting in Hot Springs, VA. For details, contact Anna Gaboton at anna.gaboton@propanecouncil.org or 202-452-8975. * Oct, 16 Mid-Atlantic Propane Gas Association's annual meeting at the Doubletree Hotel in Annapolis,...

Heating degree days by state.(WEATHER WATCH)(Statistical table)
September 1, 2007... Heating degree days by state State July Deviation Last 12 Deviation from norm months from norm Alabama 0 0 2627 -192 Alaska ...

To sleeve or not to sleeve cylinders.(SAFETY FIRST)
September 1, 2007... The propane industry has come a long way with grilling safety. The advent of the Overfill Prevention Device (OPD) valve was a welcome safety feature with propane cylinder filling and use. While propane-grilling accidents have been...

Are your salespeople truly selling? 'Nothing happens in our industry until someone sells something to someone else.'.(BUSINESS MATTERS)
September 1, 2007... This is generally an accurate saying for all of commerce but particularly descriptive of the challenging retail propane markets we face every day. Since we can agree that our retail propane markets are competitive, it stands to reason that--to...

Experience key element of industrial forklift safety.(LEGAL BRIEF)
September 1, 2007... The recently completed Propane Incident Data Collection Project found that the propane industry has a good record in the area of industrial safety. The project was prepared by Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center at Texas A&M University and...

Help for the harvest: propane-powered grain dryers provide farmers flexibility to manage crops.(Cover story)
September 1, 2007... Mike Clark enjoyed the outdoors too much to pursue a career in law, so he became a farmer. He doesn't regret the decision one bushel. "I'm doing everything at 62 that I did when I played in the sandbox at 6," Clark says. "To me, it's not...

Low build fuels concern: worldwide factors affect expected to grow supply later than originally projected.
September 1, 2007... A massive expansion in liquid natural gas production had propane experts earlier this year forecasting a record boost in supply and a resulting drop in prices for propane marketers gearing up for the 2007-08 winter. But a weak summer build...

Fisher Controls recalls some regulators.(ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Fisher Controls issued a safety notice on July 10 requesting the return of regulators in customer inventory and those that have been installed in the field. The returns include several regulator products used to control liquefied petroleum...

NPGA distributing survey to oppose DHS regulation.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)(National Propane Gas Association)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The National Propane Gas Association is mailing members a survey, which will help the industry oppose the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new chemical facility anti-terrorism standards regulation. DHS proposed to regulate all...

Petrogas renews rights to underground storage plant.(NORTH COLLINS, NEW YORK)
September 1, 2007... Niagara Energy LLC has renewed its Facility Management Agreement with Petrogas Inc. of Houston. The three-year agreement grants Petrogas the exclusive use of Niagara Energy's 367,500-gallon underground propane storage facility, rail and...

Legislation to track hazardous materials is set in motion.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)
September 1, 2007... The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Transportation must plan for the continuous tracking of hazardous materials shipments, following legislation signed by President Bush, Transport Topics reported. TSA is...

Study shows driver error main cause of truck rollovers.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Driver error is responsible for most tank truck rollovers, according to a study prepared for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Transport Topics reported. Research group Battelle found that the driver causes about 75...

Liberty Propane expands with Colorado company.(OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS)
September 1, 2007... Liberty Propane has announced the acquisition of Navajo Butane in Cortez, Colo., located in the Four Corners area of southwestern Colorado. Navajo is about 70 miles from Liberty's existing operation, Thriftway/Rocky Mountain Propane in...

NGL Supply Inc. forms retail company.(TULSA, OKLAHOMA)
September 1, 2007... After serving the retail marketplace as a propane supplier for more than 40 years, NGL Supply Inc. has formed subsidiary NGL Supply Retail LLC to acquire and operate retail propane companies. Propane Central, based in Salina, Kan., was...

Drill equipment.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Ditch Witch says its drill pipe is a durable, dependable and cost-effective product made for horizontal directional drilling applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company also has introduced two new models of equipment to its line...

Coupling.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Micromold Products Inc. introduces its cam-lock quick-connect coupling made of PTFE. It is used in corrosive liquid flow applications as a stand-alone product or as part of a PTFE threaded piping system. This coupling complements the...

Fire and gas detection system.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Detector Electronics Corp. (Det-Tronics) announces the release of a fire and gas detection system certified for applications to Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL-2). Det-Tronics SIL-2 certified X3301 multi-spectrum infrared flame detector and...

Reels.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Coxreels introduces the new hand crank SDH Series of reels--all with heavy-duty construction and designed for long-lasting performance in combustible environments. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These compact, professional-grade, all-steel...

Appliance covers.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Dust Stoppers Inc. introduces its new fabric covers that will keep wall heaters or gas log sets clean, ready to use and fully functioning. Dust can cause complete failure of vent-free appliances. The pilot assembly will not light or bum...

There's been an accident ... now what?(LET'S TALK)
September 1, 2007... If you've been in the propane business for more than a couple of years, you've heard a lot of safety and accident prevention presentations. Employers, insurance companies and the NPGA emphasize accident prevention, and that's the way it...

Gas pains.(LET'S TALK)(Cartoon)
September 1, 2007... YOU'VE NEVER USED PROPANE TO DRY CROPS BEFORE, HAVE YOU? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HOW CAN YOU TELL? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] YOU'RE NOT DRY BEHIND THE EARS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]