On September 2, 2010 Holden Oil was informed of a possible problem with odorant of propane gas that was delivered from the DCP/ Gas Supply Resources terminal in Westfield, MA throughout the Northeast. It was determined by the Massachusetts State Fire Marshalls office that some loads of propane delivered between May 1and September 1may not have been injected with the proper amounts of odorant called ethyl mercapitan.
On September 2, 2010 a State Police officer under the direction of the Massachusetts State Fire Marshall came to the Holden Oil storage terminal in Essex to physically check the odorant level in our three thirty thousand gallon storage tanks. The trooper and two separate Holden Oil employees verified the strength of the odorant and found that it rated very strong.
Holden Oil is very concerned with the safety and the comfort of our customers and, as a normal practice, verify the odorant with a smell test each time a truck is loaded. If you are unsure of the smell of propane or you are unable to detect the odor of propane, we recommend that you purchase a gas detector for your residence.
If you have received a delivery between May 1 and September 1 and feel that you need to verify the gas odorant at your residence, Holden Oil will provide this service free of charge during regular service hours.
If you have had a portable cylinder filled since May 1, you may bring it to our yard and we will demonstrate the odor to you at no charge.
Located in Peabody, MA since 1924, Holden Oil is a provider of quality fuel and service. We supply propane gas, heating oil, diesel fuel, biofuel, equipment, and also serve as a gas station.
