Energy
Lawmakers consider tougher penalties for vandalizing pipelines, power plants
Pa. lawmakers are considering a bill establishing tougher penalties against people who vandalize “critical infrastructure.”
6 years ago
Pennsylvania utility regulator sharpens focus on cybersecurity threats
Pennsylvania's utility regulator has created a new office to deal specifically with cybersecurity threats.
6 years ago
First responders near pipeline prep for an unlikely event: ‘One hell of a boom’
Recent pipeline explosions near Pittsburgh tested firefighters, police.
6 years ago
Trump’s plan to roll back vehicle emission standards gets an airing in Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania has joined a coalition of 19 states that intend to sue if the rule becomes final.
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PGW seeks approval for $60 million liquefied natural gas plant in Southwest Philadelphia
The $60 million project could produce 120,000 gallons of liquified natural gas a day.
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Gas prices dip at the Jersey Shore
Gas prices dipped in New Jersey but stayed relatively stable over the rest of the country following the flooding and destruction in the Carolinas.
6 years ago
Shale industry: Taxpayers should foot part of the bill for oil and gas oversight
The Marcellus Shale Coalition argues taxpayers should shoulder at least part of the burden.
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Vowing ‘no drilling ever’ offshore, Delaware officials move to block federal push
State leaders and environmental activists celebrated the effort to prevent oil and natural gas drilling activity off the state’s beaches.
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DEP moving forward with emission rules for existing oil and gas sources
The move is part of a broader effort to curb climate-damaging emissions from the oil and gas industry.
6 years ago
Cumberland County criticizes Mariner East 2 pipeline builder for dodging safety questions
Cumberland County’s commissioners are accusing the company building the Mariner East 2 pipeline of ignoring residents’ safety concerns about its new natural gas liquids line.
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N.J. begins nation’s largest single-state solicitation of offshore wind projects
New Jersey officials on Monday kicked off the nation's largest single-state solicitation of offshore wind projects.
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Oyster Creek, nation’s oldest nuclear power plant, shuts down Monday
The nation's oldest nuclear power point is shutting down permanently Monday.
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Wind turbine project proposed in ocean off Atlantic County
New Jersey utility officials will soon start reviewing plans for a 25-megawatt offshore wind project off Atlantic City.
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Natural gas pipeline blast in Beaver County prompts evacuation
An Energy Transfer Partners pipeline exploded this morning, destroying one home. No injuries were reported.
6 years ago
Mixed reviews for a proposed $120M renewable-energy plant at South Philly refinery
Making energy out of trash has great environmental appeal.
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