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Energy Extras
How Does South Dakota Get Supplied With Propane and Fuel?
By Gerry Crawford, Energy Sales
Scott and I wanted to provide you with some information on how we receive the propane and fuel that we order. We work with CHS to coordinate our supply throughout the year.
Propane is transported by pipeline to the South Dakota market directly by the Sunoco pipeline system, and indirectly by the Enterprise MAPL West leg system.
- Sunoco: Propane is moved through a batch format, along with gasoline and diesel products.
- South Dakota Terminals: Yankton SD, Wolsey SD
- Propane is batch supplied to these terminals directly in South Dakota
- Out-of-state terminals: Rock Rapids IA, Norfolk NE
- Propane is batch supplied to these terminals, then this supply can find its way trucked into South Dakota at times
- Enterprise: Propane is moved through this pipeline in a continuously single product format.
- Out-of-state terminals: Sanborn IA, Whiting IA
- This supply can find its way trucked into South Dakota at times
It is also important to know that the US exports over 60% of its propane.
When we look at fuel and gas for the state of South Dakota we have the following sources.
Rapid City SD is supplied via the Newcastle Wyoming refinery. That refinery runs off Canadian Crude. That refinery is the only source of supply for the Rapid City terminal.
The Sunoco line (orange), formerly known as Nustar, covers most of the east side of SD with terminals in Sioux Falls, Wolsey, Yankton, Mitchell, and Aberdeen. This line is fed from CHS’s McPherson refinery in McPherson KS. This refinery runs primarily on American crude but does also bring in some Canadian Crude. This pipeline is a fully fungible pipeline.
The Oneok line (green), formerly known as Magellan, covers the Sioux Falls Oneok and Watertown terminals. The Watertown terminal is supplied via the Magellan pipe that is connected to North Dakota. This pipe is being fed by refineries in North Dakota and Montana. These refineries use 100% Canadian Crude oil. The Sioux Falls Oneok terminal gets fed from the south, with some coming from the CHS McPherson refinery and other southern refineries. Again, these use mainly American Crude oil, but some Canadian as well.
In closing, we want to thank you for your business and wish you a safe planting season.
4/25/2025
Services Offered
By Scott Chase, Energy Department Manager
With the service that we offer I would like to thank all the employees in the energy department that work for Central Farmers Coop. Salem Station- Tyler Iverson: Shop Attendant, Adam Jaeger: Tire Truck, Jeff Beck: Shop Mechanic, Brandi Mcpherson: Front Counter Attendant/Bookkeeper, Ruby Kampshoff: Head Bookkeeper, Brad Dykes and Todd Snyders: Propane Delivery Drivers, Shawn Barron: Refined Fuel Driver, and Gerry Crawford: Energy Sales of all locations.
The Scotland location has Mike Fuerst: Regional Operation Manager, Lori Aman: Head Scotland Bookkeeper, JT Kass: Station Manager, Wade Neal: Shop Attendant, Carl Fuerst: Shop Mechanic/Applicator. Tyndall and Springfield locations have Jake Peterson: Locations Supervisor, Megan O’Grady: Head Bookkeeper, Randy Houska: Refined Fuel Driver, Keith Brockberg: Propane/Refined Fuel Driver, and Ryan Gilley: Refined Fuel /Propane Driver.
With that if you need fuel, gas, oil, tires, or any other services we offer don’t waste time, call us. The Salem phone number is 605-425-2691, Scotland is 605-583-2221, Springfield is 605-369-2630, and Tyndall is 605-589-3303.
Hope everyone has a great and safe spring season!
3/28/2025
Fuel Tank Maintenance
By Gerry Crawford, Energy Sales
As we prepare for spring work, remember to perform routine maintenance on your fuel storage tanks. This is very important for any operation. The nature of modern fuels combined with the systems in which they’re used makes it imperative that fuel storage tanks be properly maintained and cleaned. Here are a few examples that help explain the importance of proper fuel storage tank maintenance.
New Engines Require Clean Fuel
The technology behind the fuel injection system in vehicle engines is constantly improving in order to improve the fuel economy of these vehicles. New injectors allow for a faster and more efficient combustion with the creation of a fine mist. “These new fuel injection systems are more precise, clog more easily and therefore require cleaner fuels. It is crucial to keep fuel injectors clean to prevent damage to the engine. Clean storage tanks mean clean fuel, and clean fuel means clean fuel injectors.
Biofuels Require Careful Monitoring
New biofuels are coming onto the scene in a big way. Ethanol fuels can be found in every state in the U.S. Biodiesel is also starting to gain a foothold in the marketplace. These biofuels are more efficient and burn cleaner than traditional fuels.
However, water is a bigger concern with these fuels. “Water is more soluble in ethanol than it is in petrol, so ethanol blended fuels hold more water in suspension. Biofuels are also more susceptible to absorbing water from the air.” Proper fuel storage tank maintenance ensures that these fuels are kept clean and stable.
Cleaner Diesel More Easily Absorbs Water
Diesel is cleaner today than ever before, shedding its image as a dirty fuel. The sulfur content of diesel has been reduced all the way down to 15 ppm. However, removing sulfur from diesel also affects the viability of diesel. Additives are used to offset this fact, but these additives themselves make it easier for the fuel to absorb water. Water in diesel can cause significant damage to diesel engines.
Proper fuel storage tank practices such as draining or pumping the water out are essential in maintaining the viability of cleaner diesel. If you have questions CFC can help you determine if there is water at the bottom of your fuel tanks.
Thank you for your business!
3/7/2025
CFC's Safety & Delivery Policies
As a valued propane customer, your safety is our main concern.
We would like to make you aware of our delivery policies.
Our policies follow the National Fire Protection Association mandates, state codes, insurance requirements
and the CFC credit policies.
We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you this coming season.
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