NPGA Southeastern & International Propane Expo

Enchanted Rock is proud to announce that we will be speaking at the 2026 NPGA Southeastern & International Propane Expo, taking place April 19-21 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The NPGA Southeastern & International Propane Expo, hosted by the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), is the propane industry’s premier annual tradeshow and educational event, bringing together thousands of propane marketers, suppliers, manufacturers, regulators, and energy professionals from across the United States and around the world for networking, cutting-edge education, and business innovation.

Speaking Session:

Powering the Digital Age: A Propane Pathway for Data Centers

📅 Sunday, April 19, 2026 |🕒10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT | 📍 Music City Center

Data centers are rapidly emerging as one of the most energy-intensive sectors of the U.S. economy, driving demand that is straining utility infrastructure and complicating regulatory compliance. This session will examine how interconnection delays, emissions mandates, and resilience requirements are reshaping energy strategies for data center operators. It will explore the potential role of propane in meeting these challenges, highlighting its advantages in storage, delivery, and environmental performance compared to diesel and grid electricity, as well as potential obstacles. Participants will gain insight into market trends, policy developments, and technological pathways that position propane as a viable solution for powering the digital economy.

Speakers:

• Ben Bolton, Assistant Director of Energy Security and Emergency Preparedness & Resilience within the Tennessee Office of Energy Programs
• Scott Lipton, Director of Energy Policy for the Western Region for Enchanted Rock
• Wes Cate, Director of Business Development & New Ventures with NGL Supply Terminals

Moderator:

• Austin Wicker, NPGA