PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2025

Diversified has a total of 13 violations for abandoning and not plugging 13 shale gas wells in 2025. DEP also issued notices of violation to three EQT-related companies for abandoning and not plugging seven other shale gas wells in Greene and Washington counties. Wells drilled in 2010 and have not produced gas since 2016.

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By Jiang Mengnan Chinas oil demand is projected to peak at approximately 770 million tonnes in 2025, according to a forecast by the China National Petroleum Corporations Economic and Technological Research Institute (ETRI), reports Caixin. Image generated by AI. First published in Dialogue Earth.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

67% cut from 2005 by 2025. VHC 22% Gas 39%*. VHC 17% Gas 51%. Natural Gas: 44.8%. Landfill Gas: 0.005%. Carbon Reduction Goal : Reduce CO2 emissions rate by 67% by 2025 from an adjusted 2005 baseline. Natural Gas/Fuel Oil: 39%. Natural Gas: 51%. Natural Gas: 42%.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- EQT Corporation - Kentor Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater (aluminum, barium, boron chloride, iron, lithium, manganese, selenium, strontium, vanadium, zinc) to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in Center Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

DEP also issued notices of violation to three EQT-related companies for abandoning and not plugging seven other shale gas wells in Greene and Washington counties. This week so far, DEP issued 9 violations for shale gas well abandonment bringing the total issued in 2025 to 31. Wells drilled in 2013. Violations continued.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

The following notices were published in the March 29 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. PA Bulletin, page 2565 ) Read more here. -- Tennessee Gas Pipeline - Compressor Station 219: DEP to hold May 7 hearing on Title V RACT 3 Permit for the facility located in Jefferson Township, Mercer County. ( Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 1, 2023

The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy and Management in Washington County will host a free March 8 webinar on renewable natural gas as part of its Energy Lecture Series. Renewable Natural Gas: Sustainable Energy from Trash” will be the subject of a free, hour-long webinar at 11:00 a.m.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 6, 2025

Four decades ago, Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed came to power, with the promise to make the provinces economy less dependent on the fluctuating price of oil and gas. Yet decades on, the provinces finances are still heavily reliant on royalties from bitumen sales to the United States, and natural gas sales across Canada and around the world.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a March 11 hearing on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval permit covering new air pollution control equipment to be installed at the Harmon Creek Natural Gas Processing Plant in Smith Township, Washington County. ( Posted: February 9, 2025] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals! 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals! 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals!

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

DEP and the PUC have penalized natural gas and natural gas liquids pipeline companies over $55 million for violations during their construction and operation, primarily those operated by Sunoco and Energy Transfer, including a record $30 million against Energy Transfer for the 2018 explosion of the brand new Revolution Pipeline in Beaver County. [DEP

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2024

MW-day for much of the PJM footprint for delivery in 2025-26-- 933% more than the $28.92/MW-day MW-day cost for delivery in the 2024/2025 auction. Meanwhile, the peak load forecast for the 2025/2026 Delivery Year has increased from 150,640 MW for the 2024/2025 BRA to 153,883 MW for the 2025/2026 Delivery Year.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

5-7 In Lancaster [PaEN] -- PA Forestry Assn. 138th Annual Symposium - What Makes A Healthy Forest; Awards Program Nov. 16 In State College [PaEN] -- PA Assn. 5-7 In Lancaster [PaEN] -- PA Forestry Assn. 138th Annual Symposium - What Makes A Healthy Forest; Awards Program Nov. 16 In State College [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Policymakers and residents all must be wary of the false solutions sold by oil and natural gas CEOs, according to the webinar hosts. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

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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. Read more here. Merle Minick Unit 1 ; Merle Minick Unit 2; -- Glenfield Boro: John Straka Unit 1; John Straka Unit 2 - - Ohio Twp.: Well completed in 2011.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2025

PennTAP and DEP will begin accepting RISE PA grant applications during the first quarter of 2025. DEPs RISE PA Program will offer grants for small-, medium-, and large-scale decarbonization projects at industrial facilities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and co-pollutant emissions. For more information, visit PennTAPs RISE PA webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

1973 ) -- Blackhill Energy LLC - 16-Inch Steel Gas Pipeline: DEP issued a Chapter 105 permit for a pipeline project Mill Creek, Pisgah Creek, Sugar Creek located in Springfield, Troy, West Burlington and Branville Townships, Bradford County. 24, 2025. ( 17, 2024, Issued February 21, 2025. ( 24, 2025. ( 24, 2025. (

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

Wants To Do It In Pennsylvania -- PA Enviro Groups File Appeal For Removal Of Coal Ash 'Mountain At Stronghold Digital Mining Scrubgrass Cryptocurrency Power Facility In Venango County [PaEN] -- DEP Publishes Appeal Notice For 2023 Consent Order With Stronghold Digital Mining On Removal Of Coal Ash, Imposing $28,800 Penalty At Waste Coal Power Plant (..)

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The order requires the well to be plugged by October 31, 2025 and a final report is due December 31, 2025. Troubled Compliance History Roulette Oil and Gas LLC has a troubled environmental compliance history. DEP said in the order the well is not known to present a threat to public health and safety or the environment.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection invited comments on an Air Quality Plan Approval for a Kratos Mining, LLC cryptocurrency facility powered by natural gas engines in West Keating Township, Clinton County. ( The permit application was received September 26.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As new trees go into the ground this fall, the Partnership is looking ahead to 2025. “As PaEN] -- Registration Now Open For PASA 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Conference Feb. Other work could include removing bird nets from shelters with trees growing out the top, applying herbicides, and mowing around trees.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2025

Shapiro Touts Plan To Expand Energy Markets In PA While York County Seeks Balance -- The Center Square: Watch: Former DEP Leader Stumps For Shapiro Energy Plan -- Penn State Extension Energy Essentials News: Solar Energy Credits In PA; Anaerobic Digestion; Learning Opportunities -- US EIA Forecasts Natural Gas Prices Up 11% In 2025, Another 8% In 2026 (..)

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 22, 2025

By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue – January 22, 2025 From the perspective of Americans who live in Michigan and Wisconsin, the Line 5 oil pipeline across the Straits of Mackinac makes no sense. Oral arguments in that case are scheduled for January 27, 2025, in state Circuit Court Judge James S. Its old, 72 years old. billion.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 6790 ) -- Columbia Gas Transmission LLC - Artemas Compressor Station: DEP extended an Air Quality Plan Approval for the facility located in Mann Twp., 20, 2025, approved Oct. Application received Sept. 15, 2023, approved Aug. 19, 2024. ( Bedford County. Application received Sept. 11, 2024. ( Berks County.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 8 PA Bulletin saying Southwestern Energy Production Company failed to comply with the Act 2 Land Recycling Program cleanup standards at the Greenzweig shale gas wastewater impoundment in Herrick Township, Bradford County. (

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Venango County. Received Aug. 27, issued Feb. PA Bulletin, page 1859 ) Read more here. -- DEP published notice in the March 1 PA Bulletin announcing that Impecca is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania as a result of its violation of the state electronics waste recycling law. ( PA Bulletin, page 1866 ) Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

On September 19, Utility Dive reported the North American Electric Reliability Corp issued a statement that it "remains concerned about maintaining sufficient natural gas supplies to address extreme winter conditions." and grid operators and the natural gas sector say they are preparing, said Utility Dive. Read more here.]

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

Photos: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in Dauphin County to be restarted to supply power to Microsoft data centers; 1,400 acre site of proposed data center project in Westmoreland County to be powered by 3 GW of natural gas-fired generation.) Click Here to read the report.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs Gov. 5-7 In Lancaster Coldwater Heritage Partnership Now Accepting Applications For Conservation Grants; Natural Gas Pipeline Mitigation Projects USGS Releases New Video: Susquehanna River Story - What Does The Science Say About Water Quality? 26 to Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2025

Oil and gas geologists, hydrologists, drillers, engineers and landmen can develop geothermal resources with minimal retraining. Utility workers and pipefitters can install and repair geothermal pipes in the same rights-of-way used for natural gas.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

15 Webinar [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Ag Water Webinar Series: Feb. 10 Webinar On Nitrogen - Crop Nutrient And Water Pollutant [PaEN] -- NOAA March 25 Mid-Atlantic Drought Assessment & Building Early Warning Capacity Meeting , Susquehanna River Basin Commission Offices, Harrisburg, 9:00 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One of the most significant changes to be filed is "enhance resource accreditation" that would more accurately assess the reliability value of natural gas-fired power plants which accounted for 70% of the power plant outages in PJM during Winter Storm Elliot. 13 in order to be implemented for the 2025/2026 BRA.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

PaEN] -- Registration Now Open For PASA 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Conference Feb. 5-7 In Lancaster [PaEN] -- PA Forestry Assn. 138th Annual Symposium - What Makes A Healthy Forest; Awards Program Nov. 16 In State College [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

M-2025-3052826. M-2025-3052826 Click Here for the PUC announcement. UGI Natural Gas Rate Increase [PaEN] [Posted: February 20, 2025] PA Environment Digest Both written comments and written reply comments should reference Docket No. Related Article: -- PUC To Investigate Proposed 10.8%

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

The well-- Wissinger 001-- is owned by Kriebel Natural Gas Co. LLC that also had a conventional gas well explosion and fire on March 19 in Manor Borough, Westmoreland County. Read more here. The March 25 e xplosion involved a production storage tank and occurred at 10:25 a.m while the well tender was blowing out the well.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

26 Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding Webinar , 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

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