Energy
Trump administration finalizing rollback of rules for landmark environmental law
The NEPA as first enacted in 1970 and mandates federal agencies conduct environmental and public reviews of the impacts of projects like highways, pipelines, and power plants.
4 years ago
Wolf, legislature draw closer to more tax breaks for the natural gas industry
Lawmakers say Wolf has agreed to a compromise measure to incentivize natural gas manufacturers.
4 years ago
Despite the two-year effort to bring these findings to light, it’s unclear if the grand jury report will bring about meaningful reforms sought by those who say they’ve harmed.
4 years ago
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro says drillers have greater negotiating power. But companies say consumer protection law doesn't cover someone who sells drilling rights.
4 years ago
Family that lost hundreds of trees to failed pipeline project settles with company, gets land back
Constitution pipeline builder cut 558 trees to make way for line that never got built
4 years ago
District Attorney so far silent on whether she will re-file case against Energy Transfer employee
4 years ago
U.S. Department of Energy putting money into coal ‘innovation’ grants
$122 million will go to research into using coal as a base for materials.
4 years ago
The $225.5 million deal is done. Chicago-based Hilco plans to turn the 1,300-acre site in Southwest Philly into a distribution and logistics center.
4 years ago
Pa. grand jury report on fracking: DEP failed to protect public health
Grand jury makes proposals on regulation, oversight of fracking industry
4 years ago
Bankruptcy judge clears away final hurdle in PES refinery sale
With a $26.5 million cut in the price agreed to by Philadelphia Energy Solutions and Hilco Redevelopment OK’d, the deal is expected to close Friday.
4 years ago
‘We don’t smell that gas anymore’: Activists mark anniversary of blast that shut down PES refinery
Damage from the June 21 fire that resulted led to closure of the complex, the company’s bankruptcy, and a planned sale of the 1,300-acre property.
4 years ago
Even though corporations are made up of people who make daily decisions, environmental attorneys say it’s very difficult to target workers who may commit a crime.
4 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court denies Sunoco’s appeal over permits for Mariner East 1 buildings in Lebanon County
Some in Lebanon County believe buildings pose safety risk
4 years ago
Murphy unveils plan to make N.J. hub of East Coast’s offshore wind industry
The New Jersey Wind Port in Salem County would be the assembly point for massive turbines and other components of offshore wind farms.
4 years ago
Company buying bankrupt PES refinery promises 18,000 jobs in next 10 years
A Hilco Redevelopment Partners executive told a City Council hearing the company’s plan will create 8,000 union construction jobs, 10,000 permanent jobs.
4 years ago