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Observer-Reporter Guest Essay: Why Politicians Want You To Pay More For Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

By Patrick McDonnell, CEO of PennFuture , Former Secretary of DEP This guest essay first appeared in the Observer-Reporter on October 17, 2024 Politicians often speak out against higher taxes, grocery bills, or utility rates, promising to work hard in office to prevent you from paying more. 19, natural gas costs $2.26

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Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rig Count Down To 12, Lowest In More Than 17 Years; Community Support Drops; Big Hole In DEP Budget

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On October 25, Baker Hughes reported the number of natural gas drilling rigs in Pennsylvania dropped to 12, the lowest number of rigs in the state since July 2007, according to Reuters. Natural gas companies are reducing the number of rigs and new wells they are bringing online in an attempt to raise the prices of natural gas.

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DEP Invites Comments On New Air Pollution Permit For Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant In Washington County; Plant Suffered Major Explosion, Fire In 2022

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The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a new State Only Minor Air Quality Operating Permit for the continued operation of the ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC [Energy Transfer] Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant in Salem Township, Washington County. ( million to DEP.

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Coldwater Heritage Partnership Now Accepting Applications For Conservation Grants; Natural Gas Pipeline Mitigation Projects

PA Environment Daily

Natural Gas Pipeline Mitigation Funding In addition to traditional CHP funds, funding is also available for cold-water conservation projects in eighteen counties that were impacted by the Energy Transfer Partners/Sunoco Mariner East 2 and Revolution natural gas pipeline construction projects.

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PUC Invites Comments On Accelerated Removal, Replacement Of Older Plastic Pipe In Natural Gas Distribution Systems

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The Public Utility Commission published notice in the September 7 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the proposed replacement of plastic pipe by natural gas distribution utilities. DeFrank which is patterned after the state’s successful ongoing efforts to eliminate other at-risk materials from natural gas utility systems.

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US EIA Report Shows How Winter Storms Have Reduced US Natural Gas Production, But Disruptions Can Happen Any Time Of The Year

PA Environment Daily

On March 13, 2024, the US Energy Information Administration posted an article describing how winter storms disrupt US natural gas production. Over the last four winters, winter storms Uri (February 2021), Elliott (December 2022), and most recently, Heather (January 2024) interrupted weekly U.S.

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Advisory: Senate, House Gas & Oil Caucus To Celebrate Natural Gas & Oil Day Tuesday, June 25

PA Environment Daily

The American Petroleum Institute Pennsylvania, gas and oil business trade groups, and their Senate and House members will host a Natural Gas and Oil Day to spotlight Pennsylvania’s energy advantage and advocate for policies that strengthen our robust natural gas and oil industry. The event will start at 10:00 a.m.