CHS Inc., a global agribusiness and the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, announced it has opened a new propane terminal in Missoula, Mont. The facility will strengthen supply reliability for customers across western Montana and central Idaho, creating a localized, dependable supply point and new opportunities for growth in retail and wholesale propane markets. The terminal will be owned by CHS and operated by Energy Partners.
The new facility is designed to move up to 20 million gallons of propane annually and features two 90,000-gallon storage tanks, three dual-sided rail towers, two truck loading stations and one truck offloading station. The infrastructure is designed for scalability and allows for future expansion, positioning CHS to adapt quickly to market demand.
“Reliable energy supply is essential for the farmers, ranchers and communities we serve in Montana and Idaho,” said Scott Pearson, vice president, propane at CHS. “CHS is bringing propane closer to where it’s needed most, offering cost efficiencies through reduced freight changes. It also ensures our customers have dependable access to fuel for their operations and homes.”
The Missoula propane terminal will serve as a localized, dependable supply point in an area currently reliant on distant refineries and Canadian imports.
The terminal is projected to unlock up to 9.6 million gallons of new propane volume annually, expanding the capacity to serve both wholesale and retail customers. The investment is also expected to create freight savings, enhancing both customer value and the company’s competitiveness in the region.
The terminal will feature unattended operations 24/7, along with staffed service hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the winter and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday in the summer.
This terminal reflects what can be achieved when strong cooperatives work together,” said DeWayne O’Brien, general manager, Energy Partners. “By partnering with CHS, we’re able to bring new infrastructure, supply security and economic benefits to the region that neither of us could deliver alone.”
CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) creates connections to empower agriculture. As a leading global agribusiness and the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, CHS serves customers in 65 countries and employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide. We provide critical crop inputs, market access and risk management services that help farmers feed the world. Our diversified agronomy, grains, foods and energy businesses recorded revenues of $35.5 billion in fiscal year 2025. CHS is committed to reducing our impact on the planet, finding and developing new solutions in agriculture and energy, and investing in ways to build a better future for our owners, customers, employees and communities.
