PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

“We are glad that the Department of Environmental Production heard our concerns about compromising the state’s oil and gas waste reporting system with a made-up product type,” said Karen Feridun, Co-founder of the Better Path Coalition, who has been researching and writing about the Coproduct loophole on behalf of the Coalition since 2021.

Waste 94

Waste Natural Gas 2018 Regulations 94

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

. - J.Reilly Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated by production wastewater to Statewide Health Standards for the pad located in Gibson Twp., PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards: -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard- Dec.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 2023 95

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 13 PA Bulletin it has received and is reviewing the Act 2 Land Recycling Final Report by Equitrans on the cleanup of soil around the conventional gas well that failed and resulted in the uncontrolled venting of 1.1 PA Bulletin, page 213 ) Read more here. Harrisburg. (

Air Pollution 92

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2023 Environmental Protection 92

Law Columbia

APRIL 18, 2023

O n Monday, April 17, 2023, the U.S. The court overturned a District Court ruling to invalidate a Berkeley, California, prohibition on natural gas infrastructure in newly-constructed buildings. In addition, local governments retain any authority over natural gas distribution they may be delegated by their states.

Conservation 114

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 114

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

FRIDAY Noon: PA Solar Center Hosts Webinar Update On PA Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards, Community Solar Legislation + Review 2021-22 AEPS Compliance Report. Million Pounds Of Industrial Air Pollutants Discharged In Pittsburgh Area In 2021 Came From U.S. 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Air Pollution 85

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

US ratepayers very likely will pay even more for electricity and heating this winter compared to the already-expensive winter of 2021-2022. Investors finally started getting tougher on these debt-saddled drilling companies during the pandemic as demand for both oil and gas plunged, pushing a slew of drillers over the edge into bankruptcy.

Fossil Fuels 296

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Electricity Natural Gas 296

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The 2023-2028 SHIP was developed in collaboration with the Healthy Pennsylvania Partnership (HPP), with support from Harrisburg University. In 2018, “the name of the program was changed to Oil and Natural Gas Production to cover potential health impacts from both conventional and unconventional oil and gas production.”

Natural Resources 89

Natural Resources Natural Gas Climate Change Air Pollution 89

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2023

Conventional Well Plugging Notice The Department of Environmental Protection gave notice in the June 3 PA Bulletin it is taking action to enforce an order against Michael Harju and Economy Natural Gas, Inc. for their failure to plug four conventional natural gas wells leaking methane in Scott Township, Allegheny County.

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2023 75

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2023

From April 8 to 14, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 614 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 56 violations of environmental regulations-- 18 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 38 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas Waste Atmosphere Regulations 86

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2023

By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal In the summer of 2021, a twin-engine special research aircraft took off from State College, PA. Over three weeks, the plane flew 10,000–28,000 feet over oil and gas wells, landfills and coal mines in four regions of the state. She reported the pollution to both the gas company and DEP.

Air Pollution 95

Air Pollution Regulations Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 95

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

An April 5 webinar hosted by Truthdig will feature a panel discussion on Radioactivity and Oil and Gas Development from Noon to 2:00 p.m. on YouTube. Click Here to register for this free event. Why Does It Matter? What Can We Do Better To Protect Public Health?

Radiation 83

Radiation Natural Gas Atmosphere Waste 83

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

Examples pulled from DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database this week provide a more indepth view of how unconventional shale gas drillers create new brownfield sites wherever they go-- in this case Chesapeake Appalachia in Bradford County. Click Here for Chesapeake’s Response To 1.24.23 Inspection. Click Here for DEP’s 3.8.23

Recycling 87

Recycling Natural Gas 2023 Air Pollution 87

PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2023

From July 8 to 14, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 672 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 52 violations (new and continuing) of environmental regulations-- 43 violation entries by the conventional oil and gas industry and 9 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Waste 2023 Regulations 62

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

In an April 2023 DEP determination of whether natural gas drilling contaminated a Washington County family’s water well, DEP said the “widespread presence of PFAS” forever chemicals in fresh water may have led to “inadvertently” using contaminated water to frack a shale gas well. Read more here. Read more here.

Radiation 103

Radiation Waste 2019 2012 103

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

Extreme Scenarios Following the lessons of Winter Storm Uri in early 2021, PJM models now incorporate more extreme scenarios that have no historical precedent, including the combination of multiple unlikely conditions occurring at the same time. “We A record $1.8 Read more here.

Electricity 87

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 2006 87

PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2023

DEP requested a written report on the incident from the company by May 19, 2023, including a description of how the company plans to demonstrate attainment with Act 2 Land Recycling Program clean up standards. DEP requested a written report from the company on the leak by May 19, 2023. [ The report is due by May 8, 2023. [

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas 2023 Waste Recycling 91

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2377 ) Water Quality Permit -- Peoples Natural Gas Company - 12 Miles Gas Pipeline: DEP invites comments on NPDES Stormwater permit application for the project disturbing 37 acres in Amwell, Washington and West Bethlehem townships in Washington County and Greene County. (

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Recycling 96

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

DEP also issued fresh violations for failure of the operator to comply with a Commonwealth Court order issued on August 16, 2023 requiring remediation of the sites for releases of wastewater based on violations issued on October 24, 2022. DEP’s inspection reports for both wells indicate the violations issued on May 27, 2021 continue.

2018 106

2018 2024 2023 Natural Gas 106

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2472 ) -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - OMR Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater in Hamilton Twp., PA Bulletin, page 2475 ) -- Diversified Prod, LLC - Nineveh 58 Well Pad: DEP approved de minimis air emission increase for the well pad located in Morris Twp.,

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Waste Air Pollution 2023 73

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2006 ) Waste Permits -- PennEnergy Resources, LLC - W58 Tank Pad: Permit application withdrawn for the installation of 1 tank for oil and gas liquid waste under WMGR123 in Winfield Twp., PA Bulletin, page 2010 ) -- National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. PA Bulletin, page 2010 ) -- National Fuel Gas Supply Corp.

2013 97

2013 2005 Natural Gas 2010 97

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2108 ) Waste Permits -- CES Biogas LLC - Landfill Gas Project: DEP invites comments on application for coverage under WMGM055 General Permit for a facility in Foster Twp., Kielar Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with hydrochloric acid in Lathrop Twp., Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Waste Air Pollution Recycling 93

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2640 ) Waste Permits -- SWN Production Company - Odell Water Transfer Facility: DEP issued WMGR123 Waste General Permit for oil and gas waste processing facility in New Milford Twp., mile pipeline project serving shale gas drilling operations with multiple stream and wetlands impacts in Springville Twp.,

Waste 109

Waste Air Pollution Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 109

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Issued on: 17/11/2023 - 12:13 Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. Issued on: 17/11/2023 - 12:13 Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75 Yet in 2021, it was the second largest emitter of benzene, releasing 15.82 Total’s refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, was told to pay $39.9

2013 52

2013 2007 Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2023

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: June 5, 2023] PA Environment Digest PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events. Click Here to search back issues of the Digest.

Natural Gas 69

Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Waste 69

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Issued on: 02/10/2023 - 14:20Modified: 02/10/2023 - 14:19 Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. Issued on: 02/10/2023 - 14:20Modified: 02/10/2023 - 14:19 Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75 Yet in 2021, it was the second largest emitter of benzene, releasing 15.82

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

Shapiro’s Budget Proposes Major Initiative To Speed Up DEP Permit Reviews/ Inspections; Double Oil & Gas Fund Investment In State Parks/Forests Infrastructure [PaEN] -- DEP Budget Testimony: Increasing Permitting Efficiency, Cleaning Up Legacy Pollution, Investing In Communities, Holding Companies Accountable [PaEN] -- DEP Offers 10 Point Plan (..)

Air Pollution 57

Air Pollution Natural Gas Climate Change Electricity 57

PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2023

NewsClips: -- Public News Service: Report: Oil And Gas Air Pollution Effects On Health Of Pennsylvanians -- TribLive: Protect PT Seeks Support For Proposed Ordinance Regulating Shale Gas Wells In Penn Twp., Reprinted from DEP’s Our Common Wealth Blog.)

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Biofuels Regulations Air Pollution 71

Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Climate of fear: TotalEnergies implicated in repression of land and environmental defenders in East Africa Global Witness PaulaR Thu, 12/14/2023 - 13:39 Monday, December 4, 2023 Read more Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75 million in 2013. Total settles U.S.

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2023

From April 29 to May 5, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 626 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 60 violations of environmental regulations-- 42 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 18 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Waste 92

Waste Natural Gas Regulations Air Pollution 92

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2023

From May 6 to 12, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 449 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 65 violations of environmental regulations-- 49 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 16 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Waste 56

Waste Natural Gas Regulations 2023 56

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Mercenary hackers stole data that Exxon later cited in climate lawsuits -US prosecutors Yahoo News PaulaR Tue, 11/07/2023 - 17:23 Thursday, October 12, 2023 Read more Raphael Satter & Christopher Bing WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. org Summary ExxonMobil is a fossil fuel company headquartered in Irving, Texas.

2017 52

2017 2021 2011 Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2023

inspection report ] Homeowner Well Venting Gas On May 9, DEP inspected two wells operated by Margaret E. Lawry known as the Richard Applebee 3 and 4 conventional gas wells in Venango Township, Erie County in response to a citizen complaint that one of the wells was venting natural gas. and Shawn M.

Waste 64

Waste Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Regulations 64

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Wolf Signs Massive, 20-Year Taxpayer Subsidies Into Law For Natural Gas, Hydrogen And Petrochemical Industries With No Public Accountability Or Environmental Safeguards York Dispatch Editorial: Energy Companies Are Reporting Record Profits, PA Lawmakers Don’t Need To Give Them More Tax Breaks Gov. 15 DEP Hosts Dec. 15 DEP Hosts Dec.

Air Pollution 52

Air Pollution Conservation Radiation 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

-- EQB To Meet Nov.

Conservation 73

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling 73

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Federa; Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Program The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a.k.a. is made from gas , a process that emits significant air pollution. And "to the maximum extent practicable" two hubs must be located in regions "with the greatest natural gas resources."

Fossil Fuels 84

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 84