PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

The planning process is supported by EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which offers a unique opportunity to help state and local governments develop strategies to reduce harmful pollution and address environmental justice concerns, while building the infrastructure, industry, and competitive economy for a clean energy future.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Renewable Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2023

From March 25 to 31, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 510 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 41 violations of environmental regulations-- 30 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 11 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Fossil Fuels 96

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2022

The November 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIL, includes an $8 billion “regional clean hydrogen hubs” program that charges the Department of Energy (DOE) with the development of at least four hydrogen hubs to advance the nation’s clean hydrogen sector.

Fossil Fuels 240

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Natural Gas Waste 240

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Warner Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the well pad located in Rush Twp., North Landfill and transmission to the off-site Fairless Renewable Natural Gas Plan in Falls Twp.,

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 109

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

Million To Delaware Estuary Program, Including Support For Mussel Hatchery At Philadelphia's Bartram's Gardens [PaEN] -- Dept. Million To Delaware Estuary Program, Including Support For Mussel Hatchery At Philadelphia's Bartram's Gardens [PaEN] -- Dept.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Waste 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials are key to manufacturing clean energy technologies here in America—such as solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells. Of Energy Awards $1.95

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Clean Energy Technology Technology 109

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 9, 2022

“Some of the earliest memories I have are of protestors standing in the road, blocking semi-trucks hauling nuclear waste.”. — Mikhail Childs, Prairie Island Indian C ommunity member. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has declared the plant to be safe, tribe members remain worried about their proximity to nuclear waste. While the U.S.

2022 241

2022 Waste Climate Change Law 241

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Enbridge promises to blend some hydrogen with natural gas, but that’s just a dangerous distraction. Blending a small amount of hydrogen into a gas plant won’t meaningfully reduce emissions. Burning waste pollutes the air and warms the climate. Instead, it will lock in polluting fossil fuel infrastructure for decades.

Fossil Fuels 58

Fossil Fuels Nitrogen Oxides Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 58

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Air Quality Permits -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 11 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Title V Air Quality RACT III Permit for the Montour LLC Coal/Natural Gas-fired Power Plant located in Derry Twp., PA Bulletin, page 2585 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc.: Montour County.

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Recycling 112

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Uncontrolled Venting Of Shale Gas Well At 2:02 a.m. on August 28, 2023 , DEP received an emergency notification of an uncontrolled venting of natural gas from shale gas well 9H at the Repsol Oil and Gas USA LLC Cummings Lumber well pad in Troy Township, Bradford County. Read more here.

Natural Gas 117

Natural Gas 2023 Waste 2020 117

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

DEP issued notices of violations for the spill of residual waste and requested a written report from EQT by September 14, 2023 on how the area would be cleaned up. Rooney, Industry Lobbyist [ Here’s the other side ] -- TribLive: 5th Shale Gas Well Pad Planned In Frazer Twp.,

Natural Gas 116

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy 116

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Unfortunately, the very source of the TVA’s grid failure during Winter Storm Elliott in the winter of 2022 is the same source of energy that the TVA is now doubling down on : gas. Note: “Natural gas” is an industry misnomer; UCS considers methane, fossil gas, and gas to be much more appropriate terms for this energy source.)

Fossil Fuels 177

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Renewable Energy Climate Change 177

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

21 Meeting/Hearing On Proposed Expansion Of Pierson Rheems Quarry In Donegal Creek Watershed, Lancaster County [PaEN] -- DEP Releases Final Guidance On Environmental Considerations In Using Trenchless Technology To Construct Natural Gas, Other Pipelines [PaEN] -- Help Wanted: Sign-Up Beings Jan. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Clean Energy 101

Clean Energy Waste 2024 Natural Gas 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Million Gallons/Day Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Council, Environmental Health Project Sponsor Ad Campaign To Finalize Strong EPA Oil & Gas Methane Emission Limits To Protect PA's Health & Climate Shell Petrochemical Plant Had 3-Hour Emergency Flaring Event To Burn Off Flammable Gases In Beaver County Allegheny County Health Dept.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste Conservation 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 1855 ) Waste Permits -- Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC: DEP invites comments on WMGR123 General Permit application for oil and gas waste processing facility at Leavitt Bruce Tank Pad in Buffalo Twp., miles of natural gas pipeline in Potter County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Washington County. (

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2023

From March 11 to 17, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 527 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 30 violations of environmental regulations-- 14 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 16 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Fossil Fuels 93

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 2:00: FracTracker Alliance: Hellbent Virtual Screening, (..)

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Earth Day Waste Clean Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 92

Law and Environment

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Council’s draft plan recommends a broad array of regulatory measures, legislation, and other state actions across every sector of the state’s economy – any and all of which could have significant implications for New York’s clean energy markets for decades to come.

Greenhouse 130

Greenhouse Clean Energy Biofuels 2030 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

LLC conventional well site known as Nancy 13 in Deerfield Township, Warren County found it to be still venting natural gas to the atmosphere. [ LLC operates 149 conventional oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania. Notice of violations were issued for failure to file the well integrity and production and waste generation reports. [

2018 98

2018 2006 Natural Gas Waste 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The proposal mostly asks questions—but it sets some key bounds Compared to other parts of the December proposal, the section on biomethane (also referred to as “renewable natural gas” or “RNG” in the proposal) and fugitive methane is extremely short—just two pages—and dominated by questions.

Fossil Fuels 252

Fossil Fuels Waste Regulations Electricity 252

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The proposed rules detail eligibility requirements for hydrogen production from landfill gas in certain circumstances. Note: The proposed regulations actually propose a sliding scale depending on how clean the source energy is that is used to produce the hydrogen.] Read more here.

Regulations 99

Regulations Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 99

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Public Participation -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept. 12 Public Meeting On Bishop Tube Hazardous Site Cleanup Plan In Chester County [PaEN] -- TribLive: Public To Weigh In On Proposed Olympus Energy/Hyperion Leto Natural Gas Compressor Station In West Deer Twp.,

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 83

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

On May 2, 2024 , DEP did a follow-up inspection of the Anderson 1 conventional gas well in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County owned by C & D Gas Co and found it was still venting gas and was still abandoned and not plugged. The well is also located within a few feet of a People Gas pipeline.

2024 113

2024 Waste 2014 Recycling 113

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

Bradford County [PaEN] -- The Derrick: Public Utility Commission Starts Investigation Into Possible Order For Another Utility To Permanently Acquire Venango Water Company Impacted By Conventional Oil Well Spill [PaEN] -- DEP Issues Violation To CNX Gas Company For Withdrawing Over 1.8

2024 109

2024 Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2022 109

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Billion Endowment -- DEP Issued 754 Notices Of Violation For Defective Oil & Gas Well Casing, Cementing, The Fundamental Protection Needed To Prevent Gas Migration, Groundwater & Air Contamination, Explosions [PaEN] -- PA Assn. Imagine A Clean Energy Future 5th to 12th Grade Student Competition Submissions Due Feb.

Clean Energy 83

Clean Energy Natural Gas Earth Day Conservation 83

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 25, 2023

With an outsized credit for the lowest-carbon tier, the incentive’s aim is clear: Drive deployment of hydrogen production technologies that will be needed by, and aligned with , the nation’s overall clean energy transition.

Fossil Fuels 185

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Carbon Emissions 185

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

The tiny town in our community that could host a main ARCH2 facility is already the site of a massive toxic coal waste dump. Using fossil gas from fracking will impact more land, water and air in communities distant from the facilities being proposed, and we need DOE to consider these impacts more broadly.

Fossil Fuels 112

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Waste Technology 112

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Over Last Year Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Moves To Renewable Natural Gas, Away From Shale Gas, To Power Vehicles University Of Pittsburgh Now Accepting Submissions For Sustainability Challenge, $300,000 To Be Given To Implement Winning Proposal Ohio River Valley Institute Dec.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Waste Clean Energy 2023 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 74 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to 74 oil and gas facility site cleanups. PA Bulletin, page 1424 ) NPDES Stormwater Permits -- Peoples Natural Gas Co. PA Bulletin, page 1418 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc.

Air Pollution 111

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2024 Recycling 111

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2023

Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’ Post-Gazette Editorial: Who Pays For Natural Gas Development’s Harm? 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct. 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct.

Recycling 93

Recycling Conservation Law Waste 93

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

23 - 24 In Pike County; 60th Anniversary Of Site Dedication [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh Ranks Among 10 Best Small Cities For Outdoor Enthusiasts -- PA Solar Center To Honor 10 Organizations For Their Solar Energy Leadership In Chester County On Sept. 26 to Sept. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 109

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2023

DEP’s monthly written report to the Council is also available , , including mention of DEP’s new Clean Energy Workforce Development reports issued in December. Josh Lookenbill, Bureau of Clean Water, will give the presentation on the Stream Redesignation Process. 31 to Jan. 31 to Jan. 31 to Jan. 31 to Jan.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Clean Energy Waste 2023 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 1556 ) -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA LLC - OMR (02-188) Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Hamilton Twp., PA Bulletin, page 1560 ) -- PA General Energy, LLC - Tract 293 Compressor Station: DEP issued Air Quality Plan approval for the facility in McHenry Twp.,

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

Emergency crews found a natural gas well and propane at the scene. DEP has so far confirmed there were two unregistered conventional oil or gas wells close to the home. DEP’s eFACTS database shows Apex received multiple violations at the Fatur well pad for spills, mishandling waste and erosion and sedimentation control failures.

2024 109

2024 Natural Gas 2022 Recycling 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Acquires PA-Based Plants & Goodwin Well Plugging Firm To Create Methane Emission Offsets House Environmental Committee Holds May 22 Hearing On Hydrogen Hubs & Climate Change PUC Alerts Consumers To Electricity Price Changes Coming June 1-- From 20.7%

Conservation 93

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 93