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Seven Steps to Safer Operations

By Nick Candito, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Progressly Reducing job-site injuries and safety hazards is the ultimate goal for many health and safety professionals. Unlike comfy office jobs, field operators and field service technicians face safety hazards on a daily basis. Whether it’s the risks of being on the road or the very real…

CASE STUDY: Pennsylvania Picks Winners (Natural Gas Utilities) and Losers (Propane + Fuel Oil Dealers)
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CASE STUDY: Pennsylvania Picks Winners (Natural Gas Utilities) and Losers (Propane + Fuel Oil Dealers)

By Heather Douglas There are always lessons to be learned from the disagreements between propane and fuel oil dealers and the local governments who want to choose the victors and penalize other fuel sources. Pennsylvania is the latest jurisdictional case in point. Historically, Pennsylvania offered a competitive fuel marketplace and welcomed the sellers and distributors…

The Changing of the CEO Guard
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The Changing of the CEO Guard

By Heather Douglas As experienced CEOs in the propane business look to retire, what should board of directors and owner-operators look for as they appoint the next cadre of leaders? While it’s important to ensure smooth transitions, it’s just as vital to protect the company’s ongoing competitiveness and viability during the first few years of…

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The Art and Science of Measuring Inefficiency

By Curtis Serna President, Storm Telematics It should not come as any surprise to anyone living in North America today. There is a constant downward pricing pressure upon everyone within the value chain, which combined with increased costing, and having to do more with less, is placing significant strain on all stakeholders. With mounting challenges…

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Packers Plus Optimizes Completions for Permian Operator with Cemented Sleeve Technology

QuickPORT™ IV sleeves lower operational risk, delivering time and cost savings Packers Plus Energy Services Inc. is pleased to announce recent success with an operator in the Permian Basin using TREX™ cemented completions solutions, a suite of new, high-quality technologies designed to optimize cemented well completions for customers worldwide. The operator was able to lower…