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1 week ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Brian Richesson
The U.S. Congress made another crucial decision to protect energy choice, this time as it relates to the propane industry’s delivery vehicles, according to the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA). On May 22, the U.S. Senate passed disapproval resolutions under the Congressional Review Act to rescind the Biden administration’s Advanced Clean Trucks and low-NOx Omnibus waivers granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). NPGA shared the news as a member alert.
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1 week ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Brian Richesson
Colin Sueyres has set a propane sales goal for California: 600 million gallons annually by 2030. “I think it’s entirely doable with some of our big growth markets – in cylinders, in off road and autogas, and in power gen[eration],” says the president and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA).
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3 weeks ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Brian Richesson
In looking back on the 25 biggest mergers and acquisitions of the past 25 years, you get a sense of the movers and shakers of the retail propane industry. The majors AmeriGas, Ferrellgas and Suburban Propane were all involved in notable deals over the years, especially early on, and new players have emerged to help reshape the market. Check out the comprehensive list in our May issue.
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3 weeks ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Brian Richesson
Mergers and acquisitions over the past 25 years have changed the look and feel of the retail propane industry. In fact, only three of the top 10 companies from the 1999 and 2000 LP Gas Top Retailers issues remain today: the majors AmeriGas, Ferrellgas and Suburban Propane. The three national companies, the largest retailers in the United States, respectively, eventually would acquire nearly all the other companies in the top 10 during that period.
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1 month ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Brian Richesson
Here are the deals that LP Gas tracked over the past 12 months, with acquiring companies in bold. Note: Some companies chose not to disclose acquired companies. Agtegra Cooperative – Aberdeen, South DakotaUPI Petroleum assets – Milbank, South DakotaAllgas Inc. – Gardendale, AlabamaMor-Gas Inc.’s propane assets – Pisgah, AlabamaAvenir Energy Ltd.
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1 month ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Brian Richesson
Holston Gases completed the acquisition of the propane business of Combustion Services, headquartered in McEwen, Tennessee. Holston will service these customers from its new facility located at 1080 Highway 49 in Erin, Tennessee, according to the company. With the acquisition, Holston Gases will add more than 1,000 propane customers.
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1 month ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Brian Richesson
Alliance Energy Services, a provider of propane supply and logistics solutions, acquired 18 propane terminals from NGL Energy Partners. The acquisition expands Alliance Energy Services’ infrastructure, strengthening its ability to serve customers across key markets nationwide, according to the company. Alliance Energy Services says the newly acquired propane terminals, strategically located across multiple regions, will enhance its capacity to meet the growing demand for reliable propane supply.
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1 month ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Brian Richesson
President and CEO, Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA) and Missouri Propane Education & Research Council (MOPERC)Columbia College (Missouri)Associate’s Degree in Criminal JusticeClass of 2007January 2023-PresentMPGA/MOPERC• President and CEO• COO2008-22MFA OilDistrict managerFitzpatrick was part of LP Gas’ initial group of Rising Leaders in 2017. He was 37 at the time and a district manager for MFA Oil in Wardsville, Missouri.
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1 month ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Brian Richesson
AmeriGas began 2025 with a new president and a fresh outlook on its future. A UGI company, AmeriGas appointed Michael Sharp to lead the largest propane retailer in the United States. With more than 25 years in the energy industry, Sharp arrived from Talen Energy, where he served as vice president of asset management since 2023. “We have a plan in place and a lot of enthusiasm,” Sharp shared with LP Gas during this year’s Southeastern & International Propane Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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1 month ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Brian Richesson
With Canada very much on the minds of most everyone in the United States, what can we learn from Canada’s propane industry? Last year, the country saw increased production, growing export capacity and shifting market dynamics. This essay provides a comprehensive assessment of these developments and their implications for the industry. During 2024, Canadian propane production continued to see an upward trajectory, driven primarily by increased natural gas production in Alberta and British Columbia.
