About us
About American River Gas
American River Gas Co., Inc. is a family-owned propane company in Newcastle, California. Founder Don Veninga began in the propane business in 1966, and since 1996 his son Steve Veninga and Steve's childhood friend Bobby Dal Porto have owned and run the company.
Our story
Don Veninga began his career in the propane business in 1966, building a reputation for hard work, reliability, and doing things the right way. In 1996, his son, Steve Veninga, joined forces with his longtime childhood friend, Bobby Dal Porto, to purchase American River Gas and become co-owners. Today, Steve and Bobby continue to run the business from the same yard on Ophir Road, carrying forward the values that have guided the company for generations.
We believe there's still value in doing things the old-fashioned way: taking pride in your work, standing behind your word, and treating every customer with respect. We approach every job as though our name is being signed at the bottom of it, with professionalism, safety, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
Our mission
Our mission is simple: provide propane at a fair market price, deliver exceptional customer service, and respond promptly when our customers need us. Above all, we never compromise on safety.
After decades in the propane business, we know that our customers are trusting us with more than a delivery. They're trusting us to be there when they need us, to do the job right, and to take care of them along the way. That's a responsibility we take seriously, and one we're proud to carry forward.
What we do
We are a full-service propane company, not just a fuel seller.
- Residential, commercial and agricultural propane delivery, including Keep Full automatic delivery
- Deliveries to leased or customer-owned tanks
- Setting tanks, putting in underground piping from tank to house, and installing regulators
- Tank maintenance and appliance conversions for current customers
- Making sure your system is safe and efficient, with pressure checks and leak tests
Where to find us
Our office and yard are at 10290 Ophir Road in Newcastle, between Newcastle and Auburn. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:30, closed noon to 1:00 for lunch. After hours, on weekends and on holidays, our answering service routes your call to a member of our staff.
Our history
Two generations of foothill propane
1966
Founder Don Veninga begins his career in the propane business, building a reputation for hard work, reliability and doing things the right way.
1996
Don's son, Steve Veninga, and Steve's longtime childhood friend, Bobby Dal Porto, buy the company and become co-owners.
Today
Steve and Bobby own and run American River Gas today, from the yard at 10290 Ophir Road in Newcastle.
Every job
Done as though our name is being signed at the bottom of it: professionalism, safety, attention to detail and thoroughness.
Questions
Straight answers
Who owns American River Gas?
Steve Veninga and Bobby Dal Porto, who bought the company in 1996 from Steve's father, founder Don Veninga.
How long has American River Gas been in business?
Founder Don Veninga began in the propane business in 1966, and the company is still family-owned and run from Newcastle.
Is American River Gas a local company?
Yes. We are an independent, family-owned company based at 10290 Ophir Road in Newcastle, California.
Newcastle yard · since 1966
Questions about propane?
Call the office and talk to a real person. Or leave your details and we call you back.
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (closed noon-1:00 PM)
After hours, weekends and holidays, our answering service reaches a staff member.
