PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2024

PJM also issued a Conservative Operations advisory on January 12 that will last through January 17 to maintain electric grid reliability as a result of winter weather impacts and pipeline fuel restrictions reported by natural gas pipeline operators. The natural gas prices changes ranged from a decrease of 64.2%

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Natural Gas Electricity 2022 2023 88

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2025

Conventional Gas Gathering Pipeline Rupture Williams/Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLM On Monday, March 17, 2025 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Original violation issued April 19, 2021. The owner failed to comply with an August 31, 2021 consent order and agreement to plug this well. Original violations issued November 18, 2021.

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2025 Natural Gas Waste 2011 93

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2022

announced it has begun providing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority in Bellefonte, Centre County, supporting a transition to a cleaner, low-carbon fuel produced from organic waste. WM is committed to the growth of our natural gas fleet and investing in renewable energy through RNG.

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Natural Gas Recycling Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

One way to better understand the impact the oil and gas industry has on the daily lives of Pennsylvanians is to read Oil and Gas Program inspection reports to see the kinds of violations DEP uncovers every day, week in and week out, as they inspect oil and gas wells and gas infrastructure across the state.

Air Pollution 109

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas 2023 109

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

billion gallons of drilling wastewater generated every year in Pennsylvania-- where it does for disposal or recycling, waste injection well development, problems with the conventional and shale gas wastewater reporting system, road dumping of conventional drilling wastewater and much more. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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Natural Gas 2020 Regulations Air Pollution 97

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection has received and is reviewing the Act 2 Land Recycling Final Report by Equitrans on the cleanup of soil around the conventional gas well that failed and resulted in the uncontrolled venting of 1.1 PA Bulletin, page 201 ) The report deals with the George Reade 1 conventional well. 30 to Jan.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas 2023 Radiation 2018 80

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

21 In Western Region; Conservative Operations Remain In Effect Due To Natural Gas Fuel Restrictions [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? Bcfd Reduction In Feb.

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Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Waste 109

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 25, 2022

For example, the emissions from driving a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus in California equal those of a gasoline car getting 152 miles per gallon. EV efficiency and recycling are important to reduce impacts of battery manufacturing.

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Electricity Air Pollution Climate Change Carbon Emissions 317

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2025

The conventional well, owned by Kriebel Natural Gas Co., Kriebel Natural Gas holds 1,681 permits. Inactive status expired July 1, 2021. No Violations: Well Leaking Gas March 20, 2025 inspection of the Earl Davis 1 conventional gas well in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County found the well leaking gas.

Waste 97

Waste 2025 Natural Gas 2011 97

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Gas Explosions -- WPXI: Major Natural Gas Leak At Ross Twp., TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- TribLive: DEP Declares TODAY Code Orange Air Quality Alert For Liberty/Clairton, Allegheny County = -- FERC Approves PJM $1.25

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Politics 108

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2023

5:15 to 6:15 p.m. -- Philly Voice: Greening Vacant Lots In Philly Raised Surrounding Property Values By 4.3% In First Year, Wharton Business School Study Finds -- TribLive: Pittsburgh Looks To Spend $2.6 In First Year, Wharton Business School Study Finds -- TribLive: Pittsburgh Looks To Spend $2.6

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Carbon Monoxide Conservation Politics 105

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2024

Bryan Latkanich Case In Washington County] -- Altoona Mirror: PUC Files Complaint: Peoples Natural Gas Accused Of 22 Safety Violations, $800,000 Fine Proposed In 2021 Tyrone Explosion -- DEP Requiring Any Facility Operating Under A Temporary Title V Air Plan Approval For More Than 12 Months To Submit a Title V Operating Permit On Or Before Nov.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas 2024 Electricity 2021 107

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

Natural Gas Prices Surge 11% After Report Stockpiles Expanded Less Than Analysts Expected -- Reuters: Alberta Wildfires Hit Natural Gas Flow Out Of Canada To U.S.,

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Politics 107

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Over Last Year [PaEN] -- Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Moves To Renewable Natural Gas, Away From Shale Gas To Power Vehicles [PaEN] [Posted: December 7, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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Natural Gas 2018 2019 2020 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Natural Gas Producers Skimped On Price Hedges, Now Face Expected Losses -- Reuters: U.S. Shale Oil, Natural Gas Output Set To Rise To Record Highs In March, Less Than Dec. 2021 Levels - U.S. 14 -- Save Pennsylvania’s Forests Feb.

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Natural Gas Politics Clean Energy Earth Day 113

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Here Are Some Trends -- TribLive Editorial: Rep.

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Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Politics 2023 109

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

Of Environmental Educators June 29 Webinar On Implementing JEDI - Environmental Justice In Environmental Education [PaEN] -- Eyes On Shell: Shell Petrochemical Plant Announced On Facebook It Is Restarting Plant, Flaring Of Gases Will Be Occurring -- Utility Dive: PJM, PSEG, Other Electric Generators Urge FERC To Reject Natural Gas-Fired, Other Generator (..)

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Politics 107

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

and found it to be abandoned and not plugged properly and was venting natural gas into the atmosphere. DEP’s report notes an NOV for abandonment was issued originally on December 7, 2023 with a separate report on the gas venting. Additional inspection reports may be added to DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database.]

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Atmosphere 2024 2023 107

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2025

For well #3- a violation was continued from April 19, 2021 for failing to submit a well integrity report. No violations were issued for leaking gas. 2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 41 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups.

2025 88

2025 Waste Natural Gas 2023 88

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

. -- T he Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin its Executive Director gave his approval to 25 water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Lycoming, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties. Read more here. Bradford County. ( Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 2024 113

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

THURSDAY 10:00: Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force hearing on LNG terminal proposal in Philadelphia. THURSDAY 10:00: Independent Regulatory Review Commission meets to consider Final Emergency Regulation Setting VOC/Methane Limits On Conventional Oil and Gas Operations. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Earth Day 101

Earth Day Natural Gas Clean Energy Waste 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

On March 19, firefighters and DEP responded to another explosion and fire at a conventional well owned by Kriebel Natural Gas Co LLC in Manor Borough, Westmoreland County. An estimated 47 gallons of glycol was involved, but DEP referred the pad owner to the Act 2 Land Recycling Program for cleanup procedures and standards.

2025 69

2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 69

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

DEP also reported the percentage of wastewater recycled or reused in production and fracking at other natural gas wells dropped from 93% in 2021 to 88% in 2022. Click Here for a summary of 2022 shale gas and conventional violations. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

2023 113

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 113

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The following DEP notices were published in the December 31 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Kingsley E6H Well Pad: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by drilling wastewater in Springfield Twp., Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas 2022 Recycling Waste 102

PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2023

From July 1 to 7, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 459 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 12 violations of environmental regulations-- 5 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 7 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Recycling 2023 2021 94

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over Last Year [PaEN] -- Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Moves To Renewable Natural Gas, Away From Shale Gas To Power Vehicles [PaEN] [Posted: December 8, 2022] PA Environment Digest C-2020-3023129. Click Here to conduct a docket search.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas 2018 2019 2020 97

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2022

These have been critical elements in the review of natural gas pipeline projects, in particular actions taken related to the Revolution Pipeline that exploded in Beaver County and the Mariner East Pipeline. Note: PA Resources Council, partners announced a plan last week to modernize recycling in Pennsylvania. Read more here.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Waste Recycling Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the January 21 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - MTL 4H Well Pad: DEP received Notice of Intent to remediate soil contaminated with drilling wastewater at the site in Wyalusing Twp., Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Recycling Politics Waste 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Municipalities should pass local bans and other restrictions on hard to recycle single use plastics, such as bags, polystyrene, bottles, straws, and utensils. The General Assembly should modernize Pennsylvania’s cornerstone recycling law, Act 101, in order to bring the Commonwealth’s waste management into the 21st century.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Recycling Waste 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

PJM’s Conservative Operations notice was extended through January 17 to maintain electric grid reliability as a result of winter weather impacts and pipeline fuel restrictions reported by natural gas pipeline operators. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? Bcfd Reduction In Feb.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation Recycling 80

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

“We are glad that the Department of Environmental Production heard our concerns about compromising the state’s oil and gas waste reporting system with a made-up product type,” said Karen Feridun, Co-founder of the Better Path Coalition, who has been researching and writing about the Coproduct loophole on behalf of the Coalition since 2021.

Waste 107

Waste Natural Gas 2018 Regulations 107

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

In an April 2023 DEP determination of whether natural gas drilling contaminated a Washington County family’s water well, DEP said the “widespread presence of PFAS” forever chemicals in fresh water may have led to “inadvertently” using contaminated water to frack a shale gas well. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Radiation 104

Radiation Waste 2019 2012 104

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2023

From April 8 to 14, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 614 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 56 violations of environmental regulations-- 18 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 38 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Waste Atmosphere Regulations 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the February 11 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. PA Bulletin, Page 872 ) -- Hazelton Generation LLC Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant: DEP invites comments on renewal of Title V air quality permit for facility in Hazle Twp., Susquehanna County. ( Luzerne County. (

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Regulations 2019 Recycling 96

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2022

. -- Senate Resolution 285 (Gordner-R-Columbia) would direct the Joint State Government Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of public and private recycling infrastructure and operations across the state ( sponsor summary ). Note: PA Resources Council, partners announced a plan last week to modernize recycling in Pennsylvania.

Recycling 97

Recycling Waste Law Natural Gas 97

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? . -- DEP Awards $101.1 Million In Federally-Funded Grants To Support Local Abandoned Mine-Related Restoration; Deadline For Next Round Of Grants Feb. Bcfd Reduction During Winter Storm Elliott; 20.4 Bcfd Reduction In Feb. Bcfd Reduction During Winter Storm Elliott; 20.4

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Conservation 2024 Politics 106

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: An Artist Who Grew Up On The Streets Of Philadelphia Returns With An ‘Optimistic’ Climate Exhibit -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. 21 On Rheems Quarry Expansion -- PUC Invites Comments On Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Co.

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Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83