Ferrellgas' is America's premiere propane provider

Ferrellgas, now America's premiere propane provider, has played a major role in the propane industry's history.

Having grown since 1939 from a family-owned propane company housed in a single location in Atchison, Kansas, to a company serving approximately 1 million Customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, Ferrellgas is the nation’s premier retail propane company and nothing less than an American success story.

When you take a deeper look at Ferrellgas, you’ll find a company with a rich, proud history that is well-positioned in the ever-changing energy industry. You’ll also find Employees dedicated to excellence and committed to the very best Customer service in the industry.

A History of Success

Ferrellgas is celebrating more than 70 years of service, safety, and supply. Take a look at how we’ve grown over the years:

1939

A.C. Ferrell establishes the A.C. Ferrell Butane Gas Company in Atchison, Kansas.

1965

Jim Ferrell returns from Fort Lewis, Washington, where he served as an Army officer, to take over operations of his father’s business.

1968

Ferrellgas completes its first acquisition, J & J Propane of Rushville, Missouri, for less than $25,000.

1969

Ferrellgas offices move to Platte City, Missouri, with the acquisition of Coffey Oil and Gas, which doubled the amount of product sold. Propane Industrial started in Kansas City.

1973

Ferrellgas offices move to Kearney, Missouri, with the acquisition of Leavitt Propane, which again doubled the size of the company and introduced a wholesale business.

1975

As a result of the OPEC oil embargo, Ferrellgas develops an underground storage facility in Little River, Kansas. Also as a result of the oil embargo, Kathol Petroleum, a natural gas extraction plant, is acquired, introducing Jim Ferrell to Wall Street.

1981

A trading and supply office opens in Houston, Texas, and corporate headquarters moves to Liberty, Missouri.

1986

Ferrellgas completes its acquisition of Buckeye Gas Products Company, and grows from a regional propane supplier to a national company.

1994

Ferrellgas becomes a Master Limited Partnership traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol FGP.

1998

Ferrellgas becomes the first of the industry majors to form an Employee Stock Ownership Plan when Ferrell Companies, Inc. is sold to Employees.

Jim Ferrell is elected to serve as President of the World LP Gas Association, headquartered in Paris, France.

1999

The acquisition of Thermogas brings 300,000 Customers in 18 states to the Ferrellgas family, as well as new business units.

2000

Jim Ferrell is re-elected as President of the World LP Gas Association.

2002

Ferrellgas acquires ProAm, Inc., the 17th-largest propane marketer in the country.

2003

Ferrellgas acquires an additional six propane companies, bringing the total number of acquisitions to 65 since the company’s initial public offering.

2004

Ferrellgas completes its merger with Blue Rhino Corporation, the nation's leading provider of branded propane tank exchange service and a leading provider of complementary products.

2009

Ferrellgas proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary.

2011

Ferrellgas launches a new business unit to service the ever-growing alternative automotive fuel market, FerrellAutogas.