
Energy
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.
7 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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
Oyster Creek, nation’s oldest nuclear power plant, shuts down Monday
The nation's oldest nuclear power point is shutting down permanently Monday.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
Natural gas pipeline blast in Beaver County prompts evacuation
An Energy Transfer Partners pipeline exploded this morning, destroying one home. No injuries were reported.
7 years ago
Mixed reviews for a proposed $120M renewable-energy plant at South Philly refinery
Making energy out of trash has great environmental appeal.
7 years ago
Enemy No. 1 for Puerto Rico’s utility: trees
One of the most complicated pieces of technology — the power grid — is no match for the forest.
7 years ago
Listen 7:28Trump lifts steel quota Toomey said could hurt Shell’s ethane cracker
For months, piping destined for Shell Chemical’s Petrochemical complex in Beaver County sat in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
7 years ago
Risk assessment quantifies Mariner East hazards for residents in two counties
Campaigners raised $46,000 for independent evaluation after Wolf, PUC denied requests.
7 years ago
Advocates say PFAS bills would tighten federal control over chemicals
Legislation aims to improve detection, spur cooperation between federal and state governments.
7 years ago
Sunoco replaces section of Mariner East 2 because of flaws in pipeline coating
7 years ago