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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. Read more here.]
The uprates apply to existing naturalgas (1.978 GW), nuclear (496 MWe), coal and onshore wind resources. Of the new projects, half are gas (6.143 GW), five are batteries (2.275 GW) and one is nuclear (887MWe). In addition to the RRI projects, PJM will complete processing on approximately 62,000 MW projects in 2025 and 2026.
Air Quality Permits - Comments -- Constellation Energy Generation LLC - Eddystone Gas/Oil Power Plant: DEP invites comments on the renewal of a Title V Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Eddystone Boro, Delaware County. ( Bradford County. ( Butler County. Received Jan. 28, Issued Jan. Washington County. Received Dec.
Even when accounting for pollution from electricity generation, electric trucks can significantly reduce airpollution and get us on a better track to addressing climate change.
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As Attorney General and now as Governor, I have listened to Pennsylvanians concerned about their health and safety and I am delivering on the promise I made to them to conduct the most robust air monitoring in the country, saidGov. until the construction of the well pad begins in early 2026. Josh Shapiro. VOCs and PM2.5 VOCs and PM2.5
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. -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the August 24 PA Bulletin announcing its September 12 to consider water withdrawal requests-- including eight shale gas development and a gas power plant-- the FY 2026 budget and procurement regulations. PA Bulletin, page 5431 ) -- Columbia Gas Transmission Co.
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Recently, the CEO of Shell said the plant cost $14 billion to build and would not be fully operational until 2025 or 2026. million on the Shell Petrochemical Plant and associated pipeline for repeated airpollution and construction violations. Read more here.] The PRM tax credit is equal to $0.05
On March 19, firefighters and DEP responded to another explosion and fire at a conventional well owned by Kriebel NaturalGas Co LLC in Manor Borough, Westmoreland County. Photos: Row -- Oil & Gas MGMT Inc. Response requested by April 9. DEP inspection report Part I. Read more here. & Frederick J.
The final rule will improve air quality for millions of people living in downwind communities, saving thousands of lives, keeping people out of the hospital, preventing asthma attacks, and reducing sick days.
.] -- The Allegheny Front: Advice From A Youth Climate Organizer; Preview Of Pittsburgh Youth Climate Summit -- StateCollege.com Guest Essay: Youth Know The Direction America Should Take - Im Listening - By Peter Buck, Director of Education At Penn State Sustainability -- Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3
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. -- DEP published multiple notices in the March 15 PA Bulletin inviting comments on Chapter 105 Encroachment and Chapter 102 Erosion and Sedimentation permits and a Section 401 Certification for the National Fuel Gas Tioga Pathway NaturalGas Pipeline Project in McKean, Potter and Tioga Counties. ( Received Dec. Received Jan.
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The project is moving forward on schedule for completion in 2026. Note: Residents of Dimock Township have been waiting for reliable, permanent replacement water for their well water contaminated by shale gas fracking more than 20 years ago in the largest groundwater contamination event caused by shale gas development in Pennsylvania history.
Even as some parts of the country transition away from fossil fuel infrastructure, the retirement of gas plants has become another driver of inequity. California recently extended , for the second time, the operations of three gas plants to 2026. Most notable of these polluting emissions are nitrogen oxides (NOx).
cranks its air conditioners to get through historic high temperatures , the need for energy that slows, not hastens, climate change is more apparent than ever. Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by naturalgas. I’ll be using the term “gas” from here on out.)
was charged with 48 counts of environmental crimes for their conduct during the construction of the Mariner East 2 Pipeline which carries hazardous naturalgas liquids. Naturalgas escaped from the pipeline, causing a devastating explosion. Read more here.] Read more here.]
. -- PAPUC - Allison Kaster, Chief Prosecutor, Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement I&E recognizes that Pennsylvania is an attractive location for data center operators due to low-cost rural land and property taxes as well as a currently abundant supply of naturalgas and excess electricity; however, such growth also raises some concerns.
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Residents Will Have Drinkable Water By 2026 -- Courier Times: PA State Attorney General Investigates Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pipeline Leaks For Potential Environmental Crimes In Bucks County [Convicted Of Other Criminal Charges, Penalized Over $48.1 Million In Growing Greener Plus Grants From DEP -- Volunteers Needed!
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A future free from the airpollution that cuts short lives and damages the lungs, hearts, and brains of our children and the most vulnerable. “A NaturalGas Prices Surge With Texas LNG Terminal Set For Fast Restart [Brace For Even Higher Electricity Costs] -- Reuters: U.S.
Shapiro And The Shale Gas Company CNX -- TribLive: Many West Deer Residents Calling For More Stringent Regulations On Shale Gas Drilling In Allegheny County -- TribLive: Indiana Twp. Rezoning Would Accommodate Fracking Off Route 910 In Westmoreland County -- TribLive: NaturalGas Well Fracking Plans On Hold In Indiana Twp.
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percent by 2026 under the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. Senate Bill 501 (Laughlin-R-Erie, Haywood-D-Montgomery) and House Bill 1080 (Quinn-R-Delaware, Herrin-D-Chester) to raise the mandate for solar energy from 0.5 percent to 5.5 Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.
The project is moving forward on schedule for completion in 2026. Residents of Dimock Township have been waiting for reliable, permanent replacement water for their well water contaminated by shale gas fracking more than 20 years ago in the largest groundwater contamination event caused by shale gas development in Pennsylvania history.
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