Energy
In a setback for Trump, judge blocks Keystone Pipeline construction
A U.S. district judge has issued an order blocking construction of the controversial transnational Keystone XL Pipeline until the State Department conducts further study
6 years ago
Pipeline opponent wins Chester County seat in state House
Danielle Friel Otten says a pipeline being built yards from her back door motivated her to run.
6 years ago
There is no grid emergency (at least for the next five years)
The grid operator for the mid-Atlantic region released a long-anticipated study.
6 years ago
Philadelphia plans a massive solar plant in Adams County
The city wants to use energy from the plant to power its operations.
6 years ago
Sen. Toomey raises alarms about Trump’s new ethanol policy
The issue pits corn-growers against refiners
6 years ago
DEP orders ETP to fix Revolution Pipeline erosion problems
Orders call for the company to cease some earth disturbance activity
6 years ago
Energy Sec. Perry stumps for ‘all of the above’ energy in Philadelphia, Camden
Perry spoke at a water conference and toured the Holtec International plant on the Camden waterfront.
6 years ago
Sunoco: Mariner East 2 delayed to 2020, so company will join three pipes as substitute
Company did not immediately say when natural gas liquids would begin moving through the lines.
6 years ago
Feds allow emergency planning reduction in area near Oyster Creek nuclear plant
The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted the operator of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in New Jersey permission to amend the plant's emergency plan.
6 years ago
Analysts: Current N.J. gas prices ‘more like summer than fall’
Gas prices are on the rise in New Jersey amid an oil price rally and the state's new 4.3-cent gas tax increase taking effect.
6 years ago
Mariner East 2: What are natural gas liquids, and what happens if they leak?
In 2017, about 1,000 gallons of natural gas liquids leaked from the Mariner East 1 in Morgantown, Berks County. It was discovered by a resident who noticed discolored grass.
6 years ago
Atlantic Sunrise pipeline goes into full service this weekend
The pipeline is one of many large-scale projects transporting Marcellus gas.
6 years ago
‘Regulatory issues’ delay opening of Sunoco’s Mariner East 2 pipeline
PUC cites 'numerous ongoing matters' yet to be resolved
6 years ago
We’re wired to be wary of certain things. Here’s why pipelines are among them
The science of fear partly explains why some residents dread Mariner East 2.
6 years ago
Zinke talks LNG exports, pipeline constraints, offshore wind in Pa. visit
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says Pennsylvania plays a key role in helping the United States deal with foreign adversaries.
6 years ago