“With this acquisition, Pinnacle Propane continues to expand our service area and our product offerings to ensure the highest level of convenience, service and safety in all of the products we deliver.  We are committed to the Central Texas area and continue to seek quality expansion opportunities in the surrounding region” said Robert Chalmers, SVP of Corporate Development, JP Energy Partners.

The new Pinnacle Propane Marble Falls location will continue to offer propane bottle filling at the store in Marble Falls as well as residential and commercial propane delivery and service work to the surrounding areas.  The company also delivers refined fuels, allowing area businesses to have unleaded and diesel delivered directly to them at bulk prices.

About Bill Smith Butane Company

Established in 1980, Bill Smith Butane has been a local propane supplier to residents of the Marble Falls, Texas area for more than 30 years.  The company provides propane refill, propane tanks, and propane cylinders as well as delivers refined fuels to the area.

About Pinnacle Propane LLC

Pinnacle Propane LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of JP Energy Partners LP, an Irving, TX based Master Limited Partnership. Pinnacle is focused on staying local in the markets we serve because that’s what our customers have come to expect. The people and businesses that have come to depend on us for their propane service are our number one priority. We will continue to look for ways to bring innovative ideas to the propane industry while remaining steadfast in our mission to deliver safe, reliable propane to the customers. www.pinnpropane.com

IRVING, TX, November 22, 2011 – Pinnacle Propane LLC, announced today the grand opening of a new Pinnacle Propane branch in Dripping Springs, Texas. Pinnacle Propane hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 4 at the new Dripping Springs location. The Dripping Springs Pinnacle Propane location also provides propane delivery in Wimberley, Driftwood, and other areas surrounding Austin.

“We are excited about the continued growth with another new Pinnacle Propane location in Central Texas,” said Chris Hill, SVP Business Development, JP Energy Partners. “Pinnacle Propane is committed to delivering a level of customer service expected from a small local, independent service provider, that also brings the capabilities through the scale of a larger organization. We look forward to serving Dripping Springs and the area communities for many years to come.”

The new Pinnacle Propane branch offers complete propane services including residential and commercial tanks for lease or purchase for all Dripping Springs area customers. Above ground propane tanks as well as underground propane tanks are available, and Pinnacle also has a full service cylinder filling station at the new location. Pinnacle can also provide propane piping and connections to all propane appliances.

The Pinnacle Propane Dripping Springs, Texas branch is located at 3401-A US 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. Customers can reach the local office at 512.858.4011 or at www.pinnpropane.com.

About Pinnacle Propane LLC

Pinnacle Propane LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of JP Energy Partners LP, an Irving, TX based Master Limited Partnership. Pinnacle is focused on staying local in the markets we serve because that’s what our customers have come to expect. The people and businesses that have come to depend on us for their propane service are our number one priority. We will continue to look for ways to bring innovative ideas to the propane industry while remaining steadfast in our mission to deliver safe, reliable propane to the customers.

“We are now able to provide multiple product offerings in West Texas, which we believe will be beneficial to our commercial customers in this region, giving them a single supplier that can service their propane, fuel and lubricant needs,” said Robert Chalmers, SVP Corporate Development for JP Energy Partners.

Midland 66 will add refined fuels, oils and lubricants to JP Energy Partners’ propane distribution products in West Texas, complimenting the partnership’s recent acquisition of Conway Oil in Eastern New Mexico. By uniting the Midland 66 operation with one of the leading propane companies, Pinnacle Propane, JP Energy will become one of the largest distributors of propane in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Going forward customers will see both the Midland 66 and Pinnacle Propane brands throughout the West Texas service area.

“We are very excited that all of the Midland 66 employees will continue with us post transaction. Our customers will see the exceptional service provided by the Midland 66 and Pinnacle Propane teams continue as we bring together two outstanding service oriented companies,” said Robert Chalmers, SVP Corporate Development for JP Energy Partners.

JP Energy Partners is focused oncontinuing to develop a portfolio of diversified midstream assets and retail propane operations.

“When combined with our eastern New Mexico operations, we are now one of the leading propane and refined fuel providers in the Permian Basin. With our scale, product offerings and dedication to safety, Pinnacle Propane and Midland 66can provide an unmatched level of service and reliability to the oil field service community. In addition, our increased scale will also benefit ourcommercial and residential customersin this area.” said J. Patrick Barley, President and CEO of JP Energy Partners.

About JP Energy Partners

JP Energy Partners was formed in 2010 to focus on opportunities to acquire and consolidate midstream and natural gas liquid related businesses in the United States. JPE currently owns retail propane operations under the name Pinnacle Propane and Conway Oil Company in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, as well as 18 community propane systems under the name Alliant Gas LLC throughout central Texas. The ownership and management team of JP Energy Partners bring extensive experience and a history of success in the energy business. More information about JPE and its subsidiaries can be found at www.jpenergypartners.com.

Steve Frick, owner of A+ Propane in Lago Vista, announced July 7 that he sold his business to Pinnacle Propane, but will remain with the company as a local sales representative. Pinnacle Propane has propane operations in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, serving more than 15,000 customers. It purchased another area propane operation, Georgetown Propane, earlier this summer, which it plans to join with Frick’s former business. Frick said several companies interested in purchasing A+ Propane have approached him, but he chose Pinnacle because of its commitment to safety, customer service, competitive pricing and commitment to local communities.

“It was a difficult decision to sell the business,” he said. “I feel like I have a responsibility to the customers in Lago Vista which have been loyal to me but I had reached a point that I needed to spend a lot of money to continue to grow as fast as this community is growing while maintaining the level of customer service that my customers expect.” A Pinnacle Propane release says it will combine both the Georgetown Propane and A+ Propane companies to reduce costs and improve route efficiencies. “We think that the central Texas area, North Austin specifically, is one of the best markets in the country and we look forward to continuing the outstanding customer service that Georgetown and A+ have a reputation of providing,” said Chris Hill of Pinnacle Propane. For more information on Pinnacle Propane, call 267-9200 or email sfrick@pin npropane.com.

—Staff reports

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(August 2, 2010) San Antonio, Texas – On July 22, 2010, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Leif M. Clark confirmed the reorganization plan that was filed by Bentley Energy Corp. and Sonterra Energy Corp. on May 7, 2010 following four months in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The reorganization plan calls for JP Energy Partners LP to acquire both of the entities and to take over the operations immediately.

Bentley Energy Corp. has retail propane operations in the greater San Antonio area and The Rio Grande Valley under the name “Lone Star Propane” and currently has offices in San Antonio, Seguin, Harlingen and Donna. Effective immediately, the name Lone Star Propane will be changed to “Pinnacle Propane”.
Sonterra Energy Corp. develops and provides central gas service to communities through community propane systems. Sonterra Energy currently serves 18 communities (more than 1,400 customers) in the San Antonio and Austin areas through a community system. The name Sonterra Energy will no longer be used and will be changed to “Alliant Gas”. A community propane system is ideal for new developments where natural gas service is not available or feasible. Alliant Gas currently serves customers in well known communities such as Cordillera Ranch in Boerne and Lakeway in Austin. Alliant Gas will not only focus on its existing customers and communities, but will work with developers and builders to grow the business in new communities as well.

Collectively, the two companies have sold between 5 and 7 million gallons of propane per year the past three years. “We feel that with the management team and capital we are bringing to these companies, we can provide stability and a level of customer service that our customers haven’t seen over the past 3 years.” said J. Patrick Barley, President and CEO of JP Energy Partners. The entire acquisition of Bentley and Sonterra out of bankruptcy was about $9.2 million and JP Energy Partners has initially committed about $13 million of capital to focus on growing its position in the propane industry in Texas. Barley goes on to say “last winter was tough on many propane companies so we feel it’s important to come into the business well capitalized so we can show our customers that there will be no concerns about getting propane when they need it.” With no debt on the acquisitions of Bentley and Sonterra, and additional capital in reserve, JP Energy Partners is poised to immediately make an impact on the propane industry in Texas.

In addition to the acquisition of Bentley and Sonterra, JP Energy is already working on additional strategic acquisitions to grow their footprint in the propane business. Currently, LOI’s are already in effect for another company north of San Antonio as well as in the Lubbock area.

JP Energy Partners LP is an Irving, TX based Master Limited Partnership that was formed by CB Capital LLC. to pursue opportunities in the propane industry. The ownership and management team of JP Energy Partners brings extensive experience and a history of success in the energy business and the real estate development business.

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BOSTON, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — An affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC (“ArcLight”) has made a $100 million equity commitment to JP Energy Partners, LP (“JPE”). JPE is a privately-held, Texas-based master limited partnership formed to initially focus on the acquisition and development of wholesale and retail propane distribution, storage and transportation assets in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma. In addition, JPE is focused on using its commercial position to acquire and develop physical midstream assets, particularly those relating to the storage, transportation, and processing of natural gas liquids.

On June 27th, ArcLight made an initial investment under the commitment to fund the acquisition of several retail propane companies that complement JPE’s existing assets. Following the initial investment, JPE’s existing operations represent approximately 27 million gallons of annual propane sales, making JPE one of the largest propane retailers in the United States.

About ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC

ArcLight is one of the world’s leading energy investment firms having invested over $8.5 billion of equity since its inception a decade ago. ArcLight has successfully sourced, managed and realized investments through multiple energy industry cycles. The Firm’s investment team has extensive energy expertise, investing experience, industry relationships, and specialized asset level value creation capabilities. ArcLight is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with offices in New York City, Barcelona and Luxembourg. More information about ArcLight can be found at http://www.arclightcapital.com.

About JP Energy Partners, LP

JP Energy Partners was formed in 2010 to focus on opportunities to acquire and consolidate propane related businesses in the United States. JPE’s principal business largely consists of the retail, marketing, sale and distribution of propane to residential, commercial and industrial customers. JPE currently owns retail propane operations under the name Pinnacle Propane in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, as well as 18 community propane systems under the name Alliant Gas LLC throughout the Texas Hill Country. The ownership and management team of JP Energy Partners brings extensive experience and a history of success in the energy business and the real estate development business. More information about JPE and its subsidiaries can be found at http://www.jpenergypartners.com.

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July 19, 2011

IRVING, TX, July 19, 2011 – JP Energy Partners announced today the partnership has completed the acquisition of Conway Oil Company of Clovis, New Mexico. This is JP Energy Partners’ sixth acquisition in the propane industry within the past year, further strengthening the organization’s presence throughout New Mexico, and adding to its’ existing footprint in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.

Conway Oil Company is headquartered in Clovis, New Mexico, with operations in Tucumcari, Fort Sumner and Santa Rosa. Conway distributes propane, gasoline and diesel to its customers throughout eastern New Mexico and west Texas. As part of the acquisition, JP Energy Partners will retain the existing Conway Oil Company management team and employees to continue managing the daily operations of the business.

“It has been my pleasure to operate this business for more than 24 years and I appreciate all of the great people that have helped to grow Conway Oil Company,” said Jim Conway, founder and owner of Conway Oil Company. “This acquisition presents a tremendous opportunity for our employees and customers and the management team at JP Energy Partners has proven through their care and commitment throughout this transaction that they operate with the upmost honesty and integrity.”

Since July of 2010, JP Energy Partners has acquired or opened retail propane operations in Central, South and West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. JP Energy Partners looks to continue expanding its’ regional footprint and developing innovative ideas for the propane industry.

“This acquisition reinforces our commitment to the New Mexico propane market and our continued plans for growth in the state,” said Robert Chalmers, SVP Corporate Development for JP Energy Partners.

About JP Energy Partners

JP Energy Partners was formed in 2010 to focus on opportunities to acquire and consolidate propane related businesses in the United States. JPE’s principal business largely consists of the retail, marketing, sale and distribution of propane to residential, commercial and industrial customers. JPE currently owns retail propane operations under the name Pinnacle Propane in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, as well as 18 community propane systems under the name Alliant Gas LLC throughout central Texas. The ownership and management team of JP Energy Partners brings extensive experience and a history of success in the energy business. More information about JPE and its subsidiaries can be found at www.jpenergypartners.com.

“the largest retail propane marketers in the United States”

“Georgeown Propane is a great addition to the JP Energy Partners operations. It representseverything we are looking for in our acquisition process, well run operations with employees and management who have had proven success in their market,” said Robert Chalmers, SVP Corporate Development for JP Energy Partners. Chalmers goes on to say, “We will continue and enhance the safety and customer service that the customers of Georgetown Propane have become accustomed to.” Georgetown Propane currently provides propane to over 2,900 customers in central Texas.

The acquisition of Georgetown Propane represents a continued commitment to becoming a regional leader in the propane industry forJP Energy Partners. Since July of 2010, JP Energy Partners has acquired or opened retail propane operations in Central and South Texas, West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Now servicing more than 15,000 customers in these states, JP Energy Partners looks to continue to expand on its regional footprint and bring innovative ideas to the propane industry. The addition of Georgetown Propane to the existing operations of JP Energy Partners will result in annual sales of more than 20 million gallons of propane.

Georgetown Propane will immediately begin operations using the name Pinnacle Propane. JP Energy Partners owns retail operations under the name Pinnacle Propane in the San Antonio, Austin and Harlingen areas, as well as community propane systems under the name Alliant Gas LLC throughout the Texas Hill Country. In West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, they operate under the names Wylie LP Gas and Pinnacle Propane Direct.

JP Energy Partners LP is an Irving, TX based Master Limited Partnership that was formed in 2010 to pursue opportunities in the retail propane industry. Since then, JP Energy Partners has moved into the top 25 of “the largest retail propane marketers in the United States” as published by LP Gas Magazine. The ownership and management team of JP Energy Partners brings extensive experience and a history of success in the energy business and the real estate development business.

Austin, TX – May 3, 2011 – SmartTouch Interactive®, a marketing automation and CRM software solutions and services company, announced today that JP Energy Partners, an innovator in delivering propane in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, has chosen the company to be its agency of record. SmartTouch will facilitate both JP Energy’s traditional marketing needs as well as help the company introduce interactive innovations in marketing customer delivery to position them to acquire new business and sustain market leadership.

SmartTouch will assist JP Energy with establishing uniformity across the multiple brands it has acquired and promotions across its four target markets, residential, commercial, industrial and wholesale. JP Energy will also leverage the SmartTouch interactive sales and marketing solutions, including the SmartTouch Platform.

“Given our record of acquisitions and our continued plans to grow the business, we took a very deliberate and careful approach to selecting a marketing firm with strengths in both traditional brand and interactive marketing,” said Chris Hill, Senior Vice President of Business Development, JP Energy Partners. “We chose SmartTouch Interactive, to leverage the organizations interactive sales and marketing expertise to sustain and grow our market leadership position.”

JP Energy Partners owns retail operations under the name Pinnacle Propane in the San Antonio, Austin and Harlingen areas, as well as 18 community propane systems under the name Alliant Gas LLC throughout the Texas Hill Country. The company also owns and operates Propane Direct Enterprises (Propane Direct), based in Oklahoma City and has retail propane operations in West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, servicing more than 10,000 customers in these states. JP Energy Partners also owns and operates Wylie LP Gas in West Texas.

“We are tremendously excited about the opportunity to work with such a dynamic company on the forefront of innovating the marketing of propane delivery,” said Alan Daniel, CEO and co-founder, SmartTouch Interactive. “JP Energy Partners is a unique organization with a diverse set of sales and marketing needs. We look forward to helping them establish their brand presence and building powerful interactive sales and marketing programs that support their future acquisition goals.”

About JP Energy Partners
JP Energy Partners LP is an Irving, TX based Master Limited Partnership that was formed by CB Capital, LLC to pursue opportunities in the propane industry. The ownership and management team of JP Energy Partners brings extensive experience and a history of success in the energy business and the real estate development business.

About SmartTouch Interactive®
SmartTouch Interactive, formerly known as DemandGen Partners, helps firms that require a multi-touch sales cycle create a demand for products and services and grow their business with customized, interactive lead generation programs and a lead cultivation CRM solution. Backed by 30 years of experience in developing lead generation programs for 100s of clients, SmartTouch sets a new standard with lead generation programs and a CRM solution that integrates sales and marketing automation in one platform, SmartTouch.

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