PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

2,070 conventional wells-- 66% of those abandoned wells were not required to have a well plugging bond by law. Significant changes in the conventional oil and gas industry’s reporting practices will need to occur before meaningful improvement can happen,” Klapkowski concluded. 753 well owners covering 81,396 wells did report.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Inactive status expired on February 21, 2020. Inactive status expired on February 21, 2020. Inactive status expired November 7, 2020. Drilled in 2013 but not produced. [ DEP inspection report ] -- Ridgebury Twp.: Drilled in 2011 but not produced. [ DEP inspection report ] -- Ridgebury Twp.: Drilled in 2010 but not produced. [

2011

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Of Health, Penn State Medical Webinars On Caring For Persons Living & Working In Communities With Oil & Natural Gas Extraction [PaEN] -- Part II - Health Impacts: State Dept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

The following editorial appeared in the Williamsport Sun Gazette on July 10, 2025 -- Pennsylvania is losing ground in its efforts to cap abandoned oil and gas wells. This comes after the state received $76 million from the federal government to speed up the process of capping abandoned wells. 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

Adding-- the use of O&G PWs on Program funded [Dirt & Gravel Road] projects is in opposition with not only the fundamental goals of the Program, but the law that created the Program. The guidelines were administered by DEP under the Clean Streams Law, Solid Waste Management Act and the Oil and Gas Act. Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2025

Background In March 2024 EPA finalized a federal rule to reduce emissions of methane and other pollution from oil and natural gas operations and related actions-- Reducing Emissions of Methane and Other Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations (40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc). Read more here.]

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

On June 28, the Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the PA Bulletin it will hold an eighth public hearing July 22 to accept comments on the proposed state plan to implement an EPA federal rule 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc Reducing Emissions Of Methane and Other Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2025

billion pounds of air pollution during its operation and 80 malfunction and 43 violation episodes at the Beaver County facility between January 2020 and July 2024. The facility utilizes ethane, a by-product of natural gas, to make ethylene, a building block for plastic. million tons of polyethylene pellets per year.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2025

The conventional well, owned by Kriebel Natural Gas Co., Kriebel Natural Gas holds 1,681 permits. Inactive status expired on February 21, 2020. Inactive status expired on February 21, 2020. Inactive status expired November 7, 2020. LLC, exploded and caught fire shortly before 1:00 p.m.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

Resource Links - Dimock: -- PA American Water Identifies Water Source For New Public Water System To Replace Water Wells Contaminated By Shale Gas Fracking 20 Years Ago In Dimock Twp., Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4% Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4%

2026

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

. - Disapproval: Failed To Comply With Act 2 (5 Years) On January 2, 2025 DEP issued a disapproval letter for an Act 2 Final Report on the remediation of a release from the Greenzweig shale gas wastewater impoundment located in Herrick Township, Bradford County. Suchko abandoned conventional well: Row 3- Southwestern Energy Prod Co.

2025

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

One way to better understand the impact the oil and gas industry has on the daily lives of Pennsylvanians is to read Oil and Gas Program inspection reports to see the kinds of violations DEP uncovers every day, week in and week out, as they inspect oil and gas wells and gas infrastructure across the state.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2025

Both studies cite exposure to hazardous chemicals, including known or suspected carcinogens, involved in unconventional gas development (UNGD) as a potential environmental risk factor for childhood cancer. Read more here.] A strong majority 94% of poll respondents supported requiring the disclosure of these chemicals.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Of Health, Penn State Medical Webinars On Caring For Persons Living & Working In Communities With Oil & Natural Gas Extraction [PaEN] -- Part II - Health Impacts: State Dept.

Natural Gas

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Obviously they couldn’t just be underpaid public servants doing their best to implement the law.) Letting more wind farms in Iowa sell electricity to Ohio, and the like, would make it “less economical” for “coal, nuclear, and natural gas to stay operational.” [pp. Embracing gas guzzlers.

2025

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

Adding-- the use of O&G PWs on Program funded [Dirt & Gravel Road] projects is in opposition with not only the fundamental goals of the Program, but the law that created the Program. The guidelines were administered by DEP under the Clean Streams Law, Solid Waste Management Act and the Oil and Gas Act. Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 31 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the state plan to implement an EPA federal rule 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc Reducing Emissions Of Methane and Other Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations. Read more here.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2025

This reality necessitates laws and regulations capable of protecting those put at risk by fracking, and a government willing to enforce them. Million In Penalties The compliance history of Big Shale Gas and the related petrochemical industry in Pennsylvania is highlighted by criminal convictions and record penalties and restitution-- $158.3

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2025

PA- $3.32 -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports 2024 PA Natural Gas Production Down 1.8%, PA Natural Gas Price Up 19.1% PA- $3.32 -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports 2024 PA Natural Gas Production Down 1.8%, PA Natural Gas Price Up 19.1% Ohio- $2.80 Ohio- $2.80 Ohio- $2.80

Politics

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Billion -- American Gas Association: Presidents Tariffs On Canadian Natural Gas Will Cost US Consumers At Least $1.1 Billion A Year -- Inquirer: With Canada And Mexico As PAs Top Trade Partners, Gov. Ohio- $2.80 Ohio- $2.80 Ohio- $2.80 Ohio- $2.80

Politics

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

To Adopt More Stringent Rules For Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Wells In Westmoreland County -- Observer-Reporter: EQT Shale Gas Driller Sues Morgan Twp., To Adopt More Stringent Rules For Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Wells In Westmoreland County -- Observer-Reporter: EQT Shale Gas Driller Sues Morgan Twp.,

Conservation

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Mountain Valley Pipeline carrying natural gas from West Virginia to Virginia required approvals from the Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and the Forest Service. Guest contributor Justin Pidot holds the Ashby Lohse Chair in Water & Natural Resources at the University of Arizona James E.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2025

Of Justice Agreement -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay: Sept. Of Justice Agreement -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay: Sept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2025

After obtaining the Consent Judgment, Apex obtained Drill and Operate permits from the Department of Environmental Protection in 2020. Resource Links - Drakulic Well Pad: -- CNX Resources Challenges Environmental Hearing Board Authority To Add Conditions To Permits For Shale Gas Wells At The Drakulic Well Pad In Penn Twp.,

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2025

The original violations for well abandonment, venting gas and failure to submit annual production, waste generation and well integrity reports date from March 6, 2020. Bialy Gas Production LLC; Chris E. DEP issued an order to plug the well on April 23, 2025 and plugging was to commence within 10 days. DEP inspection report.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2025

The following editorial first appeared in the Warren Times on July 1, 2025 -- According to a recent state legislative hearing, the state has seen 1,154 more oil and gas wells abandoned since 2020 while, over the past two and a half years, plugging only 308 abandoned wells. A bigger shift in state policy and procedure is needed.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

Department of Transportations Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration transmitted a final rule to the Federal Register to enhance the safety of natural gas pipelines through updated leak detection and repair requirements. On January 17, the U.S. The rule is expected to deliver up to $1.5

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

was charged with 48 counts of environmental crimes for their conduct during the construction of the Mariner East 2 Pipeline which carries hazardous natural gas liquids. Natural gas escaped from the pipeline, causing a devastating explosion. In 2020, DEP issued a $1.95 Read more here.] Read more here.]

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2025

WW Egley 3277 conventional well as part of an ongoing stray gas case involving a private water supply about 2,230 feet from this well. No gas was detected from slam bar holes or the well. A Kriebel Natural Gas Co LLC Rock 1 conventional well within about 2,250 feet of the water supply was inspected, but no gas was detected.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2025

On June 30, Vanessa Lynch, a mother, resident of Allegheny County and a Coordinator for the Moms Clean Air Force , submitted comments to DEP on its plan to reduce methane emissions from the conventional oil and gas and shale gas industry in Pennsylania. Read more here She pointed to the Grand Jury Report as documenting past failures.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2025

However, Pennsylvania law does not require operators to publicly disclose chemical blends if they are considered proprietary or a trade secret. After all, they report to their investors and their shareholders. If chemical disclosures cannot be changed through DEP rulemaking, Gov.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2025

Gigawatt Homer City Generation Natural Gas Power Plant For Data Center In Indiana County [PaEN] -- WITF - Rachel McDevitt: Pennsylvania Weighs How To Manage Power-Hungry Data Centers -- WNEP: Archbald Considers Proposed Data Centers In Luzerne County -- Post-Gazette: Why Some Are Betting On Pittsburgh To Be An A.I. Ohio- $3.18

Politics

Law Columbia

APRIL 29, 2025

This post is part of a new Climate Law Blog series, 100 Days of Trump 2.0 , in which the Sabin Center offers reflections on the first 100 days of President Trumps second term across a variety of climate-related topics. To read other posts from the series, which will roll out over the course of this week, click here.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2025

Brendan Boyle Asks Government Accountability Office To Open Investigation Into Whether President Violated Federal Law By Freezing Funding -- PennLive -Charles Thompson: Republican Con. Of Revenue Reports March Tax Collections $70 Million (1.1%) More Than Governors Estimates; Year-To-Date Collections $34.3 Billion In Products To China , $2.6

Politics

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Allan Marks is a partner at Milbank LLP and a lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Law and UCLA School of Law. fossil fuel production rose over the last four years, from 76 quads in 2020 to a record high of 86 quads in 2023, over ten times the amount of total renewable energy production, according to the U.S.

2025

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Gasoline [$20 A Barrel] -- E&E News/Politico: Natural Gas Pitched As Tonic For Power-Hungry A.I. Bresnahan -- PennLive: Republican Con. Scott Perry Defends Republican Medicaid Cuts, Says Those Legitimately Enrolled Wont Lose Coverage -- MCall: At Weekly Protest Outside Republican Cong. Ohio- $2.92 Ohio- $2.92 Ohio- $2.92

Politics

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2025

Tells Schools They Dont Need To Make Changes Amid Presidents Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Policy Ban Funding Threats -- PA Capital-Star: Gov. Tells Schools They Dont Need To Make Changes Amid Presidents Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Policy Ban Funding Threats -- Inquirer: Gov. Ohio- $3.02 Ohio- $3.02

Politics