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A propane marketer’s bulk plant is the heart of their operation. Bulk plants are manufactured according to standards set by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Standards for operation and maintenance of plants are set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Compressed Gas Associations (CGA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT) Code […]

Read P3 Propane’s latest feature in LP Gas Magazine about real-world examples of what compliance assessments uncover. “A compliance assessment allows a fresh set of eyes to evaluate your facility and provide you with a roadmap to safety and compliance. In this interview, I sat down with Paul Craver, the senior consultant of safety and […]

Working in the propane industry, you’ve heard it before: if it wasn’t documented, it didn’t happen. The good news is that documentation doesn’t have to be daunting anymore. New advancements in digital forms and online documentation software have become the norm in our industry, and photo documentation is a tool that more and more marketers […]

Read P3 Propane’s latest feature in LP Gas Magazine about how to communicate with customers when performing leak checks. “Unlike company-owned tanks, you may need to obtain permission to lock a customer-owned tank until the leak is located and repaired–and many of them are hesitant to give permission. I’ll guide you through some options when […]

Read P3 Propane’s latest feature in Butane Propane News about how you can improve your propane operations by learning from the ways companies most often slip on safety regulations. “Maintaining regulatory compliance with respect to your bulk plants can be a challenge; that’s why it’s critical to know what to keep an eye out for—along […]

Maintaining regulatory compliance within bulk plants can be a challenge. That’s why it’s critical to have an inspection and maintenance process to help your facility and employees stay safe. What are some of the most common inspection issues for bulk plants and how can they be resolved? Here are the top six inspection issues I […]

Are you overwhelmed with the number of propane safety requirements you are responsible for? After all, there is no true one-stop shop governing all regulatory bodies that have requirements surrounding propane sales and distributions. Instead of having to try to navigate this important and complex mountain on your own, enjoy peace of mind with a […]

Originally published in Butane Propane News in October 2023. BY ALEX BURNS New technology is taking hold of industries worldwide. It’s taking possibilities to new heights that many of us never imagined possible—and the propane industry is no exception to this phenomenon. Fortunately, new technological developments will allow your company to reach goals more efficiently […]

Read P3 Propane’s latest feature in Butane Propane News about how a DOT compliance assessment can help build a regulatory compliance plan that will allow you to ace your next DOT compliance audit. “The DOT conducts spot-check audits of propane operations. Auditors can arrive at any time and perform a review of your documentation and […]

Read P3 Propane’s latest feature in Butane Propane News about how a DOT compliance assessment can help your company stay organized while avoiding noncompliance fines. “This safety checklist will comprise everything needed for your propane company’s unique situation, identifying areas where you are noncompliant so you can begin the process to get back to where […]