Butane-Propane News

08/06/2025

What words of wisdom do you think about often?

In this month's Verbatim column, propane professionals ponder the most insightful words they've heard through the years.

From friends and family to colleagues and fictional characters, here are the everyday sayings, one-off quotes and perspective-shifting advice that your fellow propane peers keep coming back to.

In this month's Verbatim column, industry members reflect on the timeless words of wisdom they've received from friends, family and colleagues.

08/05/2025

To fully realize the potential of propane autogas, it takes more than just great fuel — it takes collaboration.

this new article, Todd Mouw, executive vice president of sales and marketing for ROUSH CleanTech, shares how propane marketers, fuel system manufacturers and fleet operators can work together to create win-win partnerships that drive long-term success.

Learn how propane autogas fleet partnerships between marketers, fuel system manufacturers and operators are driving growth and long-term fleet success.

08/01/2025

Drum roll please...

It's official! Finalists for the 2025 Industry Innovators contest have been announced. Here's your chance to meet the seven finalists who are improving the propane industry in their own spheres of influence.

This year's Innovators are making waves in safety compliance and training, creating sought-after resources that inform and advance the entire industry — and more!

The 2025 Industry Innovators are:
• Amanda Bohm, with Sunrise Propane
• Mike Dodd, with Propane Ninja
• TJ Johnson, with EcoPower Equipment
• Marty Kirshner, with Gray, Gray & Gray LLP
• Julie Kraus, with Western States Propane Elko
• Reese Moore, with Mopeka-IOT
• Derek Poe, with Missouri Propane Safety Commission

BPN will be sharing each of our finalists in the coming weeks. Take a look below to get a head start on learning more about this year's Industry Innovators:
https://bpnews.com/news/bpn-announces-2025-class-industry-innovators

07/29/2025

Here's your chance to meet the man behind one of the largest propane distribution arms in the country: Dustin Kuhlman.

Kuhlman is the Ferrellgas senior director of supply chain and transportation. In his role, Kuhlman manages the propane inventories of both Ferrellgas and its brand Blue Rhino.

In his feature as BPN's July Industry Insider, Kulhman talks about what the rest of the industry might be surprised to learn about what goes into managing one of the largest propane inventories in the world — as well as his most-used productivity hack.

BPN's July Industry Insider is Dustin Kuhlman, the senior director of supply chain and transportation at Ferrellgas.

07/25/2025

Business doesn’t have to be tedious — it can be joyful and thriving! Rev. Dr. Robert Turner's article explores how joy-focused propane management can boost team well-being, spark creativity and drive lasting business growth.

Ready to transform your propane business? Here are four practical steps managers can take to build a positive culture and lead with purpose.

Joy-Focused Propane Management helps leaders drive growth, strengthen culture and improve well-being across their teams and operations.

07/22/2025

"What were you born to do?"

That's the question asked in this month's Verbatim column. Respondents muse on their life calling, whether that be inheriting their family's propane business or making the lives of those around them better.

https://bpnews.com/verbatim/verbatim-what-were-you-born-do

07/18/2025

Are you in control of your propane pricing strategy?

In the home services industry, your margins are everything. Robert Levene, consultant at Gray, Gray & Gray, shares how to protect profitability through cost-plus pricing, value-based approaches and better control of variable costs.

Learn how a smarter pricing strategy can strengthen your bottom line and keep customers loyal.

A strong propane pricing strategy helps fuel companies improve contribution margins, manage costs and align prices with customer value and market demand.

07/16/2025

What happens when manufacturing goals conflict with safety goals?

That's the question attorney David Schlee addresses in this month's edition of Propane and the Law, which deals with the recent trend of using PEX-AL-PEX for indoor gas use.

Schlee takes a look at why manufacturers of the plastic and aluminum tubing are pushing for its expanded uses — and why safety organizations are skeptical.

As manufacturers continue to push for PEX-AL-PEX piping in more applications, attorney David Schlee dives into why safety organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association caution against its use for indoor gas in this month's edition of Propane and the Law.

07/15/2025

As Texas leads in clean energy production, its manufacturing sector faces mounting pressure to reduce emissions and meet evolving regulations.

Anoosheh Oskouian, CEO of Ship & Shore Environmental Inc., explores how industries — including propane — are innovating and partnering with regulators to achieve sustainable growth.

Texas propane compliance is becoming increasingly critical as the industry navigates stricter environmental regulations while continuing to support industrial growth.

07/14/2025

In May, BPN took a trip out to Dallas, Texas, to see how Suburban Propane is fueling NASCAR at the Texas Motor Speedway.

From the innovative propane-powered track dryer to the site's campground, here is a deep dive into the ways propane is showing up to keep the fun — and the racing — going, rain or shine.

In May, BPN took a trip to Dallas, Texas, to see how Suburban Propane is fueling NASCAR racing at the Texas Motor Speedway.

07/11/2025

Is your team prepared for upcoming cathodic protection testing deadlines? In his latest article, John Horner, senior consultant of safety and training at P3 Propane Safety, breaks down everything propane companies need to know about meeting NFPA 58 requirements for underground tank testing.

From testing timelines to digital tracking tips, Horner outlines practical steps to streamline your cathodic protection process and reduce risk across your propane fleet.

This article provides a self-assessment guide to help propane companies improve cathodic protection compliance, documentation and testing processes in line with NFPA 58 requirements.

07/09/2025

Big news in the propane acquisitions space: Blossman Gas has officially acquired Southwest Propane.

Southwest Propane, based in Pennington Gap, Virginia, has a long history of serving propane customers in the southwest Virginia area.

"We're excited about this next chapter," said Southwest Propane owner Jimmy Gordon Jr.

The acquisition marks continued growth for Blossman Gas, the nation's largest privately held propane marketer. Check out the link below to learn more.

https://bpnews.com/news/blossman-gas-acquires-southwest-propane