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Protestors gathered at the oil refinery in South Philadelphia. (Rachael Warriner)
Community

From Catastrophe to Closure: A vision beyond fossil fuels

As the fireball raged over South Philadelphia last week, over one million residents in our region faced potentially life-threatening circumstances.

7 years ago

In this July 27, 2011 photo, the sun shines over a Range Resources well site in Washington, Pa. In 2018, Range paid the highest impact fee of any driller in Pennsylvania. (Keith Srakocic / Associated Press)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Gas impact fee revenue rises to 7-year high, boosted by stripper wells

More than half of 2018 total will be paid to counties and municipalities to offset effects of gas drilling

7 years ago

Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Lawsuit claims Philadelphia Energy Solutions failed to give workers ample warning of layoffs

A federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of workers recently laid off from their jobs at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia.

7 years ago

In this file photo, Philadelphia firefighters gather at the entrance to Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery, while a large flare burns off fuel to prevent it from feeding the massive fire at the refinery, Friday, June 21, 2019. (Emma Lee/WHYY, file)
Community
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Investigation of the explosion and fire at PES delayed by unsafe conditions

Investigators from several agencies say the site of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery explosion and fire remains unsafe.

7 years ago

The Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex in Philadelphia is shown Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community

Will Philly refinery shutdown create jobs at area competitors? Unlikely, analysts say

With other refineries in the region at or near capacity, the East Coast will likely look to the Gulf Coast and Europe for gasoline and other products.

7 years ago

A large flare burns off fuel at Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery while firefighters battle a fire there. The wind carried the black smoke toward residential areas of South Philadelphia. (Emma lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
PlanPhilly

The East Coast’s largest refinery is closing; many say a greener future is possible for the site

WHYY’s PlanPhilly spoke with seven Philadelphians, including politicos, neighbors and activists, about their vision for the site’s future. Here’s what they told us.

7 years ago

A fire burns at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery hours after a series of early morning explosions at the 150-year-old industrial complex at 3100 W. Passyunk Ave. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community
StateImpact Pennsylvania

South Philly refinery damaged by fire will close, city says; union calls layoffs a ‘disgrace’

Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney said he learned from Philadelphia Energy Solutions officials that its South Philly refinery will shut down next month.

7 years ago

Sylvia Bennett, a member of Philly Thrive, raises her arms at a protest outside Philadelphia’s PES refinery. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

City officials to convene working group on the PES refinery fire, while residents rally to shut the plant down

Philadelphia, state and federal officials gathered Tuesday to assure city residents Friday’s explosion and fire did not result in any public health threat.

7 years ago

Fire fighters battle flames at the PES refinery in June 2019. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Philadelphia refinery fire investigators to examine potential for release of dangerous chemical

A hydrogen fluoride release could have had deadly consequences.

7 years ago

Flames and smoke emerge from the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex in Philadelphia, Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup 06/26/19

This week: The latest in the battle over the Millionaire's Tax in New Jersey, what were conditions at the oil refinery that exploded Friday, Philadelphia's violent weekend.

Air Date: June 24, 2019 10:00 am

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Flames and smoke emerge from the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex in Philadelphia, Friday, June 21, 2019. Explosions and a blaze at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast shook homes before dawn Friday, though authorities reported only a few minor injuries and said the air was safe to breathe. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Community

South Philly refinery fire extinguished; city continues to monitor air quality

A massive explosion rocked the oil refinery in South Philadelphia early Friday morning, city officials confirmed.

7 years ago

In this file photo, Philadelphia firefighters gather at the entrance to Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery, while a large flare burns off fuel to prevent it from feeding the massive fire at the refinery, Friday, June 21, 2019. (Emma Lee/WHYY, file)
Community

Small fire still burning at Philadelphia oil refinery

Philadelphia Energy Solutions said Saturday that workers are trying to isolate the remaining line, but access is limited.

7 years ago

At the scene from a fire staging area under the Platt Bridge, a flare can be seen burned off fuel   (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
PlanPhilly

City to convene safety working group after massive South Philly refinery fire

Mayor Jim Kenney has convened a working group to examine safety and air quality protocols at the South Philadelphia refinery rocked by a massive explosion on Friday.

7 years ago

A fire burns at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery hours after a series of early morning explosions at the 150-year-old industrial complex at 3100 W. Passyunk Ave. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Feds to investigate refinery explosion; local health officials remain cautious

A series of explosions that produced a giant fireball at the refinery early Friday led to plumes of black smoke and noxious odors that spread across the region.

7 years ago

Pictured here is a wind farm in the Baltic Sea is a joint venture of the Essen-based energy group Eon and the Norwegian shareholder Equinor. (Bernd W'stneck/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images)
Community

Offshore wind turbines are coming to the Jersey Shore

The ‘historic’ approval by regulators clears the way for a 1,100-megawatt wind project about 15 miles off Atlantic City, enough power for 500,000 homes.

7 years ago

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