Propane

Senators Introduce Bill Designed to Prevent Propane Shortages

In a rare display of bipartisanship, a trio of senators from states in the Midwest have introduced a bill designed to prevent propane shortages similar to the one that befell farmers, homeowners and businesses across the nation last winter.

August 1, 2014

Senate Committee Seeks to Avoid More Winter Propane Shortages

Last winter’s propane crisis, which involved shortages of the heating fuel in the Midwest and Northeast, might have been avoided, and there are steps that can be taken to lessen the chance of future shortages, witnesses said in testimony before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in Washington, DC, Thursday.

May 2, 2014

LNG Marine Market Eyed in Canada; U.S. CNG, Propane Vie for Fleets

A new study in Canada finds great potential for liquefied natural gas (LNG) use in marine transportation along that nation’s West Coast, and compressed natural gas (CNG) in fleet vehicle transportation is getting increased competition from propane.

April 11, 2014
January Crisis Could Strengthen Propane Market, Analyst Says

January Crisis Could Strengthen Propane Market, Analyst Says

The recent propane crisis, which involved shortages of the heating fuel in the Midwest and Northeast prompted by unusually frigid winter weather, could actually result in a stronger propane industry, according to RBN Energy’s Callie Mitchell.

February 28, 2014
Propane Markets Worked Through January Crisis, Analyst Says

Propane Markets Worked Through January Crisis, Analyst Says

The recent propane crisis, which involved shortages of the heating fuel in the Midwest and Northeast prompted by unusually frigid winter weather, could actually result in a stronger propane industry, according to RBN Energy’s Callie Mitchell.

February 27, 2014

FERC Extends Priority Propane Shipments to Feb. 21

FERC on Tuesday extended by one week the priority treatment of propane shipments to consumers in the Midwest and Northeast.

February 11, 2014
FERC Invokes Emergency Authority to Fix Propane Shortages

FERC Invokes Emergency Authority to Fix Propane Shortages

FERC invoked its emergency authority Friday under the Interstate Commerce Act to help alleviate “dangerously low” propane supplies to consumers in the Midwest and Northeast.

February 10, 2014
FERC Invokes Authority to Remedy Propane Shortages

FERC Invokes Authority to Remedy Propane Shortages

FERC invoked its emergency authority Friday under the Interstate Commerce Act to help alleviate “dangerously low” propane supplies to consumers in the Midwest and Northeast.

February 10, 2014

Propane Gas Shippers Ask FERC to Direct Emergency Shipments to Midwest and Northeast

To avoid critical shortages by the end of February, propane gas shippers have asked FERC for an emergency order to allow, or if necessary direct, Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Co. LLC to temporarily provide priority treatment to propane shipments from Mont Belvieu, TX.

February 7, 2014

Propane Shippers Request Emergency FERC Order Directing Shipments to Midwest and Northeast

Citing “dangerously low” propane supplies throughout the country, but particularly in the Midwest and Northeast, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has asked FERC for an emergency order to allow, or if necessary direct, Enterprise TE Products Pipeline Company LLC to temporarily provide priority treatment to propane shipments from Mont Belvieu, TX.

February 6, 2014