PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2023

She joined the DEP Policy Office in 2011 and worked as the Policy Director and most recently served as the Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator for programs related to the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. Jessica Shirley Jessica Shirley was named Acting Executive Deputy Secretary at DEP in February 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

This year’s distribution is over $44 million higher than last year, driven primarily by the average price of natural gas in 2022 ($6.64 Details regarding the impact fee distribution are available online, including specifics on funds collected and distributed for each year since 2011.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The PUC’s amendments to Chapter 59 of Title 52 of Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Code do not apply to pipelines covered under Act 127 of 2011, the Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Act.

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Regulations Natural Gas 2011 Law 119

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

On April 7, 2023 , DEP posted an inspection report to document that it had requested Greylock to provide the pre-drill survey it had conducted prior to drilling the wells in 2011, along with all the water sample results associated with the site. [ Background There were six shale gas wells on Mohr A drilled in May, June and July of 2011.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 30, 2022

In 2011, in AEP v. 410 (2011). And it is doubtful we had in mind that it would claim the authority to require a large shift from coal to natural gas, wind, and solar. I will leave to others a discussion of “major question doctrine” and other aspects of the West Virginia case. Now, in West Virginia v. Post, at 20.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

More Background Since March 2011, the state Department of Health has been attempting to document health complaints of residents initially in unconventional oil and gas drilling areas and maintains a Health Complaints Registry. Click Here for a copy of the Plan. within one-half mile). Of Health Awards $2.5 Of Health Awards $2.5

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Natural Resources Natural Gas Climate Change Air Pollution 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 29, 2022

Meanwhile, ExxonMobil is moving ahead with development of 12 million tons per year of liquefied natural gas and plans to keep its current assets in production, and other supermajors are planning more of the same. An analysis by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform found that of the $452.6

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Fossil Fuels Coastal Erosion Carbon Dioxide Biofuels 260

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 17, 2023

From June 10 to 16, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 651 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 67 violations of environmental regulations-- 61 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 6 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

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Natural Gas 2023 2011 Regulations 90

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Only the horizontal portion of the well may traverse under the Area to produce the natural gas. Actions Since 2011 The order describes the steps taken since 2011 to inspect and evaluate 43 shale gas wells within the Dimock/Carter Road Area and identify the issues that lead to widespread contamination of local water supplies.

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2027 Natural Gas 2011 Environmental Protection 98

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

which aims to use science so nature can thrive, and executed by Think Atom, a Finland-based not-for-profit research firm. Around 75% comes from fossil fuels: burning coal, natural gas and oil. The report; ’The One Billion Tons’ was commissioned by Ökomoderne e.V.,

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Nuclear Power 2028 Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2021

million in 2021, due to the significant increase in the price of natural gas. million The near-month settlement price of natural gas on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), upon which Pennsylvania’s Impact Fee is based, is $5.84 This is the highest monthly price recorded since enactment of the fee in 2011.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Protests by oil workers in Zhanaozen in 2011 , which resulted in a massacre of protesters by police, were precipitated by unfair wages, violation of worker rights and other issues. As of 2015, coal-fired power plants supply more than 80% of electricity produced by Kazakhstan’s energy sector, followed by natural gas (7%) and hydropower (8%).

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 2019 Greenhouse 98

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.

Radiation 105

Radiation Waste 2019 2012 105

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 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.

2012 109

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Peter Petokas , from Lycoming College Clean Water Institute , found habitats of the rare Eastern Hellbender salamander are being significantly impacted by sediment plumes from natural gas pipeline crossing and shale gas drilling-related water withdrawal construction projects. Read more here.

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Natural Gas Environmental Protection Conservation Natural Resources 105

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2023

And I'm telling you right now, that's coming from firsthand experience where they let a pipeline company in 2011 blow out my creek in my backyard eight times, Secretary Negrin, over two and a half months. “My Not because we don't like the individuals working for them, but the leadership sucks,” said Stevens. Why Does It Matter?

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Radiation 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Corbett repeatedly rejected proposals for a severance tax on natural gas production. In 2011, it was Tropical Storm Lee , in 2017, it was Tropical Depression Harvey , in 2018 it was micro-storms causing flooding in communities all over the state and again just this week. This year, impact fee revenue will drop by over $55.5

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Conservation 2011 2010 2013 98

Circle of Blue

JUNE 6, 2022

More coal and natural gas will certainly increase greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector. Donovan Neese, the district superintendent since 2011, said retail power customers span the breadth of the county’s agribusiness: cold storage facilities for fruits and vegetables, dairies, cotton gins, and feed mills.

Electricity 338

Electricity Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Wind Power 338

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2021

GW Of Coal-Fired Electric Generation Capacity Retired Since 2011; 14.5 National/International -- Reuters: Hurricane Ida Knocks Out More Gulf Coast Oil Than Katrina -- U.S. GW Of 317.6

2011 64

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The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Moreno: On August 23, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that significantly expands the applicable air emissions standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. The public comments period for the proposal ends on October 24, 2011. By Carlos J. See 76 Fed.

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Air Pollution 2011 Clean Air Act Natural Gas 40

PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2023

Under the COA, Shell will pay a civil penalty of $4,935,023 – and as required by Act 57 of 2011, 25 percent of this penalty will be directed to local communities. The COA resolves air quality violations during commissioning of Shell’s petrochemical facility in Potter and Center Townships, Beaver County.

Air Pollution 97

Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide 2023 97

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Corbett repeatedly rejected proposals for a severance tax on natural gas production. In 2011, it was Tropical Storm Lee , in 2017, it was Tropical Depression Harvey , in 2018 it was micro-storms causing flooding in communities all over the state and again with the $117 million in damage from Hurricane Ida in the last month.

Conservation 84

Conservation 2011 2010 2013 84

A Greener Life

DECEMBER 2, 2021

About a third of the coal plants “retired” in the US between 2011 and 2019 were actually converted to burn gas.

Paris Agreement 98

Paris Agreement Fossil Fuels 2011 2017 98

The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2017

The examples include the Constitution Pipeline, a natural gas pipeline segment connecting Pennsylvania to New York, and the Plains & Eastern Clean Line Project, a direct current transmission line transporting wind energy from Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas to Tennessee, Arkansas, and the rest of the south and southeast.

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The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2018

In August 2018, dry natural gas production from the Haynesville shale averaged 6.774 billion cubic feet per day, which is the highest daily Haynesville production average since September 2012 when production averaged 6.962 billion cubic feet per day. August 2018 was not an anomaly. El Paso E & P Co. , El Paso E & P Co. ,

2009 52

2009 2018 2012 Natural Gas 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Shell, Chevron, and other major oil and gas companies testify before Congress about the industry’s decades-long effort to launch disinformation campaigns about the climate change. charges involving a 2011 pipeline rupture that spilled oil into the Yellowstone River in Montana.

2017 52

2017 2021 2011 Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2023

Data reported in a recent paper by Dr. Indur Goklany, and published by the CO2 Coalition, indicates that up to 50 percent of Earth’s vegetated areas became greener between 1982-2011. Researchers attribute 70 percent of the greening to CO2 fertilization from of fossil fuel emissions.

Carbon Dioxide 98

Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Atmosphere Solar Power 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

million put into budgetary reserve in 2008-09 from the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; -- $5 million reduction in Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) farm conservation tax credit program in FY 2009-10; -- $102.8 million from DEP, $1.5 million; DCNR: $1.5 million; and DEP: $4.2

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Law of the Lands

JULY 8, 2021

For instance, the easement for a large diameter high-pressure natural gas pipeline or for an overhead electricity transmission line can effectively sterilize a property. Other utility easements can have a major impact on land use. Within urban centres, such easements may be condemned to serve as “green space”.

Electricity 40

Electricity Natural Gas 2011 2012 40

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Corporation ExxonMobil Image Image Products Crude oil, Oil products, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Power generation Exxon Knew Protest - Photo credit 350.org Shell, Chevron, and other major oil and gas companies testify before Congress about the industry’s decades-long effort to launch disinformation campaigns about the climate change.

2017 52

2017 2021 2011 Air Pollution 52

The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

On March 22, 2010, EPA announced proposed rules to amend the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule to cover additional sources including petroleum and natural gas facilities emitting 25,000 metric tons or more of greenhouse gas emissions.

Greenhouse 40

Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas 2010 40

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Steffy (McGraw-Hill, 2011). Total Penalties $29,196,927,856 (May 9, 2021) Number of Records 283 Books Adventure in Oil: The Story of British Petroleum by Henry Longhurst (Sidgwick and Jackson, 1959). Drowning in Oil: BP and the Reckless Pursuit of Profit by Loren C.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 23, 2021

Nine of the largest oil and gas companies reported receiving a combined $870 million. This includes financial support for things like natural gas refueling stations, diesel generating stations and increased shipping capacity from the Alberta Industrial Heartland, among other measures.

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Edouard Stenger

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Both the United States and the European Union electricity generations have 25-30% coal (historically much higher, hence its title of King), natural gas 35%, nuclear 20-25% and renewables make up 15% on both markets. Numbers have been updated with current figures. Current situation. A moral imperative. Or earthquakes?

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Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides 52

The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 19, 2013

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) committed to improving air emissions data for the oil and natural gas production sector. The Office of the Inspector General is an independent office within EPA that promotes “economy, efficiency, effectiveness” and prevents and detects fraud and abuse.

2014 40

2014 2013 Air Pollution Natural Gas 40

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 4, 2024

The FERC-NERC review of the 2021 outages found 81 percent of freeze-related plant outages occurred at temperatures warmer than the plants were designed to meet and 87 percent of outages due to fuel issues were tied to natural gas. Similar extreme cold weather caused grid emergencies in 2011, 2014, 2018, and again in 2022.

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2009

oil and natural gas producing companies should not receive federal subsidies in the form of tax breaks because their businesses contribute to global warming, U.S. The proposed budget would levy an excise tax on oil and gas produced in the Gulf of Mexico, which is expected to raise $5.3 billion from 2011 to 2019.

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Fossil Fuels 2009 2011 Renewable Energy 40