PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

.; Olympus Energy Expects To Begin Construction In June 2025 -- The Center Square: Year In Review: PA’s Electric Vehicle Marathon -- MCall: Lehigh Valley Remains Under Flood Watch After Heavy Rain Moves Thru Region -- Williamsport Sun: Levee, Flood Mitigation On Williamsport Mayor’s Agenda -- Reading Eagle: Blue Marsh Lake Recycling Christmas Trees (..)

Conservation 102

Conservation 2025 Natural Gas 2023 102

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

9 Webinar On PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' In Land-Applied Biosolids - Research Update And Discussion [PaEN] -- Registration Now Open For PASA 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Conference Feb. 12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Nov. 12 [PaEN] -- PA Assn. . -- PA Forestry Assn. 26 to Nov.

Air Pollution 49

Air Pollution Natural Gas Electricity 2025 49

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

On August 1, the Public Utility Commission moved to accelerate the process for identifying, removing, and replacing older plastic piping and components in Pennsylvania’s natural gas distribution systems. and found no action had been taken to stop the well from venting gas. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas 2024 Natural Resources Waste 106

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting public comments on two Chapter 105 encroachment applications submitted by Olympus Energy/Hyperion Midstream LLC covering natural gas gathering pipelines and water pipelines in Westmoreland County, according to public notices in the August 12 PA Bulletin. Read more here.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2025 94

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

DEP issued a number of notices of violation for the discharges and improper waste handling at the site and requested the operator to submit a written report by August 25, 2023 of how they will bring the site into compliance, including cleaning the site up to Act 2 Land Recycling Program standards. No violations were noted. Read more here.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Atmosphere 2023 Fossil Fuels 89

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2024

MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day Students Learn Fly Fishing, Connecting With Nature At A Deeper Level In Lycoming County Penn State Extension Aug. Partnership For Delaware Estuary To Hold Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit Feb. Western PA Trails & Greenways Summit Sept.

Electricity 75

Electricity 2025 Natural Resources Conservation 75

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

16 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times Editorial: Give Teeth To DEP Environmental Justice Policy [PaEN] -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept. Ned Ketyer Explains The Results Of New Studies Of The Health Impacts Of Natural Gas Development On Children And Adults [PaEN] -- The Center Square: State Dept. 26 to Sept.

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 110

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 201 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. If you live near this location and could be affected, contact DEP’s Eastern District Oil and Gas Office in Williamsport at 570-321-6650.

2024 108

2024 Natural Gas 2016 2011 108

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

12-14 [PaEN] -- Tactical Market: Lightsource BP Inks Solar Energy Supply Deal With Commonwealth Of PA -- SEEDS Of Northeastern PA: Will Host Local Members Of Earth To Sky Partnership At Annual Membership Meeting on Sept. 29 [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Conservative Energy Forum Launches New Website [Posted: August 4, 2021] PA Environment Digest

Climate Change 59

Climate Change 2030 Electricity 2005 59

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2022

Stands Up To Natural Gas Interests [PaEN] -- Chester County Residents Protest Mariner East Pipeline Construction [PaEN] -- Sign Better Path Coalition Petition: DEP - Keep ALL Oil & Gas Wastewater Off Our Roads! 13 Virtual 4th Annual Three Rivers Urban Soils Symposium.

Conservation 64

Conservation Carbon Dioxide 2021 2025 64

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Max Kampckik 1 (Duquesne Natural Gas Co.), abandoned, leaking gas -- Erie County, Erie City : 1755 Buffalo Rd 1 -- McKean County , Otto Twp.: 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 215 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups.

Waste 82

Waste 2024 2009 Natural Gas 82

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

To accomplish this the law advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more.

Regulations 59

Regulations 2025 Law Climate Change 59

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

To accomplish this the bill advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Law 2025 Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

23 10th Annual SEEDS Free Book Swap In Wayne County Attracts Over 30,000 Books, Breaks Records DEP Extends Deadline For Accepting Applications For Section 902 Recycling Implementation Grants To Oct. Of Agriculture Preserves 1,999 Acres Of Farmland On 21 Farms In 13 Counties DCNR's Conservation & Natural Resources Council Hosts Oct.

Conservation 52

Conservation 2026 Recycling 2025 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2022

Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Oct. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Oct.

Fossil Fuels 49

Fossil Fuels 2025 Conservation Natural Gas 49

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2024

On May 13, 2025, DEP inspected the Sun Mine Shale Gas Well Pad in Fawn Township, Allegheny County owned by Range Resources Appalachia LLC in response to a notification by the company a spill took place on May 10. New Act 14 Notices Of New Wells From Sarah Shale Gas Well Pad In Union Twp., Read more here. National- $3.59

2024 90

2024 2023 Natural Gas 2028 90

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2022

3 Hearing On Water Withdraws, Including 3 Natural Gas Development Proposals [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project Blog: 7 Questions You Should Ask Every Candidate About Shale Gas Development And Public Health [PaEN] -- Oct. 15 -- Warren Times: Middle School Students Learn During Conewango Creek Cleanup -- Register Now For Oct.

Conservation 64

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Water Act Electricity 64

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

11-12 [PaEN] Programs/Information -- PA Society For Ornithology: 2025 PA Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation Seeking Sponsors [PaEN] -- Nov. 11-12 [PaEN] Programs/Information -- PA Society For Ornithology: 2025 PA Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation Seeking Sponsors [PaEN] -- Nov. 12 (In-Person), Dec.

Electricity 62

Electricity Conservation Recycling 2025 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Allegheny County; Private Gas Well, Propane Found And Secured -- Post-Gazette: 2 Killed In An ‘Absolutely Extreme’ Home Explosion In Crescent Twp.,

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas 2024 Politics Conservation 96

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sunoco Inc. PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - Susan Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater for pad located in Auburn Twp., Read more here. Philadelphia. ( PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Sunoco Inc.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2026 Politics 100

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2024

In a response dated January 15, 2024, EQT said it completed a “water off the well” procedure on January 15, 2024 to prevent the upward flow of gas and that the company intended to plug the well in 2025. The report stated that emergency crews had already responded, extinguished the fire and no gas was released. Read more here.

2024 110

2024 Natural Gas 2023 Waste 110

PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2024

. -- From January through April, the Executive Director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave his approval to 100 general water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Elk, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties. Read more here.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Waste 106

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

22 In Washington County -- Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA Pennsylvania State Technical Committee Meeting Oct. 23 In-Person Tour Of Shale Gas Fracking Sites & Infrastructure In Washington County And Discover Its Costs [PaEN] -- USDA NRCS Hosts Oct. 17 -- Williamsport Sun: Oct. 22 , 1:00 p.m. Bartolotta, Sen.

Clean Energy 82

Clean Energy Toxic Substances Control Act Conservation 2025 82

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2024

Warren’s Bill To Help Reduce Single-Use Plastic Bottles Clears House Committee -- York Daily Record: York Plastic Recycling Company Now Charging To Accept Residential Waste -- PUC Reminds Consumers Of Mid-April Public Hearing On PECO Default Electric Service Plan -- PUC Commissioner Kathryn L.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas 2024 Waste Recycling 94

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

14 Public Meeting On 5 Schuylkill County Facilities-- Natural Soil Products, Liberty Soils, Summit Anthracite (Stavola) Mining Site, Rausch Creek Mining Site, CES Landfill [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Nov. Of Environmental Professionals Host Nov.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Politics Renewable Energy 2025 110

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 24, 2024

On August 14, 2025 , DEP inspected four conventional wells in Brady Township, Clearfield County owned by Stonehaven Energy MGT Co. 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 198 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Read more here.

2024 109

2024 Natural Gas Clean Energy Waste 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 131 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Report Violations To report oil and gas violations or any environmental emergency or complaint, visit DEP’s Environmental Complaint webpage.

2024 62

2024 Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels 62

Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Other tools we have to reduce production emissions include ensuring EV batteries are recycled, creating efficiency regulations for electric vehicles that address size and weight , and ensuring that we protect natural carbon sinks when mining critical minerals. Question: Do Electric Cars work in cold weather?

Electricity 105

Electricity Fossil Fuels 2030 2010 105

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Other violations included venting natural gas to the atmosphere and failure to submit required production and waste generation and well integrity reports. On December 26, 2023 , DEP inspected the Elliott 24 conventional gas well operated by SME Well SVC Inc. No follow up action was indicated in DEP’s inspection report.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas 2023 2024 Waste 106

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 30 PA Bulletin inviting comment on a Chapter 105/Section 401 Water Quality Certification for a portion of the NFG Midstream Covington, LLC 16-inch natural gas pipeline in Tioga County. ( PA Bulletin, Page 8100 ) -- Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Environmental Protection Recycling 2023 104

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Gas Rate Hikes -- Peoples Gas: Seeks Base Rate Changes To Support Pipeline Modernization Program -- Times Leader Guest Essay: Powering Up Consumer Savings With Natural Gas - By Gas & Oil Association Of West Virginia [Forgot About 2021-22 Price Spikes Already ? 9 Meeting [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Feb.

Endangered Species Act 79

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 2023 2024 79

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Team Wins Greene County Envirothon -- Scranton Times: Cleanups Set For Scranton Neighborhoods -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Plymouth Fire Co.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Politics 2025 Climate Change 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Recently, the CEO of Shell said the plant cost $14 billion to build and would not be fully operational until 2025 or 2026. [Note: A PA Senate Republican fact sheet on the Shell Petrochemical Plant estimated construction costs at $4 billion. Read more here.] The PRM tax credit is equal to $0.05 per gallon of ethane purchased ($2.10/barrel)

Air Pollution 97

Air Pollution 2025 Natural Gas 2026 97

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

. -- Delaware River Basin Commission Calls For Efficient Water Use; Sets Nov. Washington County [ PDF of Article ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Deep Well Services Company In Southwest PA To Be Bought By United Arab Emirates Company -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Dec.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2025 110

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Senate Passes Amended STREAM Mine Reclamation Act And Sends It Back House [PaEN] -- MCall Guest Essay: Recycling, The Neighbors And The Global Economy - Lehigh Valley Development Corp -- The Holcad: Westminster College Students Present Project To Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition -- Penn State Extension: Dec. 21 Webinar On 4-H Youth Program.

Conservation 75

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

13 to 19; 9 Abandoned Conventional Wells; 4 Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Freshwater Pipeline Break; Ice & Snow [PaEN] -- 4 Months Later, XTO Energy, Inc. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PA Cong.

Conservation 91

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Electricity 91

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2022

Conventional Oil & Gas Well Drillers Press DEP To Reduce Environmental Safeguards For Drilling And Treat Them The Same As Wind, Solar Energy Facilities Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: West Deer Twp.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide 2025 Waste Renewable Energy 52