Propane Summit 2025 Event Recap

On Wednesday, April 30, nearly 150 industry professionals gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor, Maine, for the 7th Annual Propane Summit—a full day of learning, networking, and innovation.

The day kicked off with a warm welcome from MTEC Dean Roger Mitchell. Attendees then dove into a dynamic education session on propane safety and documentation led by Brent Cammett of Propane Safety. Next, Dale Hersey of the Maine Fuel Board provided a valuable review of codes and licensing, followed by a joint presentation with Gary Hanes of PGANE introducing the latest PEP training modules. The morning sessions wrapped up with a powerful and timely talk from PGANE’s Leslie Anderson on the environmental benefits of propane and renewable propane—highlighting the industry’s role in a cleaner energy future.

With minds full of new insights, attendees headed to the trade show floor, where 11 top-tier vendors showcased cutting-edge products and services shaping the future of the propane industry. The Bangor location offered a long-awaited opportunity to connect with Northern Maine professionals—and the strong turnout did not disappoint. The vendor fair concluded on a high note with a lively raffle and exciting prizes.

Afternoon breakout sessions allowed attendees to tailor their experience. Options included training with the new SureSense Tank Gauge Sensors presented by Jason Corral of Worthington Industries, a deep dive into Emergency Response Best Practices led by Scott Haley (Daigle Oil Company), Mark Anderson (Dead River Company), and Bryon Breda (PGANE), and a focused session for drivers on how to respond to service interruptions, led by Roger Mitchell.

The Summit concluded with two final breakout opportunities: a required NFPA 58 three-year re-certification, also led by Mitchell, and a live outdoor demonstration of tank-to-tank transfer using the Ventur-Evac Tool by Dave Newman of F.W. Webb—a crowd favorite that brought the day to a memorable close.

Thanks to the sponsors, vendors, presenters, and attendees, the 2025 Propane Summit was a resounding success. MEMA extends heartfelt appreciation to everyone who helped make this year’s event in Bangor an engaging, educational, and inspiring experience. We look forward to seeing you next year!

SPONSOR

Federated Insurance

VENDORS

ADD Systems

Bergquist Inc.

Burnham - U.S. Boiler

Dan Davis Sales

Federated Insurance

F.W. Webb

Hiltz Propane Systems

Manchester/Ditech

MTEC

PGANE

The Granite Group

PRESENTERS

Leslie Anderson

Mark Anderson

Bryon Breda

Brent Cammett

Jason Corral

Scott Haley

Gary Hanes

Dale Hersey

Roger Mitchell

Dave Newman

Phil Saraceno