PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These penalties are in addition to a $670,000 civil penalty DEP accessed against Shell Falcon Pipeline and its contractor Minnesota Limited LLC for violations of its permit and other laws and regulations that occurred in 2019 and 2020 during pipeline construction. A similar lawsuit preceded the May 2023 penalty settlement.

Law

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2025

This testimony was presented by Sarah Martik , Executive Director of the Center for Coalfield Justice based in Washington County, at a March 11 hearing by the DEP Office of Environmental Justice on an Air Quality Permit for the expansion of the MarkWest Energy's Harmon Creek Natural Gas Processing Plant in Smith Township, Washington County.

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 25, 2025

One area where both groups agree on is the need for more control and regulation of AI. In 2023, it increased to 4.4% (176 TWh) of the total U.S. data centers consumed 66 billion liters of water directly at their facilities (also known as direct water) in 2023. electricity consumption and projections to 2028 fall within 6.7%

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

Note: Equitrans Rager Mountain Gas Storage Area leak of 1.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas.] I live in Cambria County, Pennsylvania which recently made national news for a massive leak at a storage well. After detection, the leak was not properly plugged for almost two weeks. 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2025

So, we're all making decisions right now about whether it makes any sense, again, to vote on something that would ban natural gas development in the state, said King. She added-- It is possible that the department proposes something different that is not effectively a ban on oil and gas development.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2025

Washington County [January 2025] -- Environmental Health Project Releases New White Paper: PA's Shale Gas - What We Can Do Now To Better Protect Public Health [PaEN] -- On Feb. Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts From Natural Gas Development [November 2023] -- Part I - Environmental Impacts: State Dept.

Ozone

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Violation: Abandoning Well (2023) November 5, 2024 routine inspection of J.A. No action taken by the owner since the original violation issued in October 18, 2023. Original violations were issued August 9, 2023 and well owner did nothing. Original violations June 7, 2023 and well owner did nothing.

Natural Gas

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

He graduated from Carleton University in 2023 with a degree in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering. A 2024 report from UK based researchers showed that oil and gas companies have spent at least $5.6 Backgrounder Information Jay Dearborn is a Canadian bobsled pilot, an Olympian, and a former CFL player from Ontario.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The state Department of Health Bureau of Epidemiology and Penn State Project ECHO hosted two webinars in January and February for medical professionals and the public on Caring for Persons Living and Working in Communities Involved in Oil and Natural Gas Extraction. Of Health Oil & Natural Gas Production Health Concerns -- Dept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

On November 21, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has determined , in response to a rulemaking petition, the state Environmental Quality Board has the statutory authority to adopt a regulation setting more protective setbacks from shale gas wells for homes, schools and streams in its initial petition review.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2025

DEP also detected natural gas and crude oil odors at the site. This response should include an incident report, a timeline, the regulation substance involved, where the spill or release occur, the environmental media affected, any impacts to water supplies, buildings, or utilities, and interim actions planned, initiated, or completed.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 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).

Regulations

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

MARCH 19, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection will host an April 1 webinar to provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Departments approach to implementing a federal program to reduce methane and other pollution from existing oil and gas operation s-- both conventional oil and gas and shale gas wells and infrastructure.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

At the time of this initial inspection, “CNX representatives noted that CONSOL had not called to check for buried lines in their work area since November of 2023,” according to DEP. CNX Response To Violations The June 21, 2024 response CNX Gas Company, Inc. Greene County [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov.

Natural Gas

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. Successful projects with community interest and available funding may be eligible for ongoing support in subsequent years.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

On October 15 & 16, 2024 , DEP inspected 3 conventional oil and gas wells-- Detwiler Unit 1, James Noel 1, Walker 1616-- in Addison Township, Somerset County owned by Oil & Gas MGMT Inc. 23 In-Person Tour Of Shale Gas Fracking Sites & Infrastructure In Washington County And Discover Its Costs [PaEN] -- Sen.

2019

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

Read more here ] A subsequent 2023 study from the University of Pittsburgh found further associations between proximity to oil and gas infrastructure and childhood lymphoma rates. 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp. 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp. 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp. 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp.

Air Pollution

Law Columbia

MAY 23, 2025

It serves Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, ensuring these EFTA states comply with EU/EEA law, including some EU directives and regulations that are relevant in the context of the EEA, such as the EU Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive (2011/92/EU). 3(2) ESA and EFTA Court Agreement ).

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2025

. - Violations: Failed To Restore Well Site After Plugging (13 Months) January 2, 2025 inspection of the Louis Yemc 1 conventional well in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County found the owner failed to restore the well site after plugging the well on December 8, 2023. Original violation October 30, 2024. Violations continued. Ohio- $2.98

2025

Law Columbia

MARCH 27, 2025

Similar to other challenges against local natural gas bans, the plaintiffs in this 2023 lawsuit argued that the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) preempted Local Law 154. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, held that EPCA preempted a Berkeley ordinance that prohibited natural gas piping in new buildings.

Law

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2025

On April 22, 2022, the Latkanichs filed a complaint with DEP requesting an investigation of their water supply saying it was impacted by oil and gas operations, including PFAS forever chemicals. On April 20, 2023, DEP issued its determination letter stating it could not conclude oil and gas operations had impacted the Appellants water supply.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

15, 2023, approved Aug. PA Bulletin, page 6790 ) -- Columbia Gas Transmission LLC - Artemas Compressor Station: DEP extended an Air Quality Plan Approval for the facility located in Mann Twp., Application received April 19, 2023. ( You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. 10, 2024. (

2024

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2025

On June 16, 2025, the Department of Environmental Protection signed a Consent Order and Agreement with Pin Oak Energy Partners LLC to address the failure of the company and its predecessor to restore 16 shale gas well sites and an impoundment in Beaver County since 2023. So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8

2023

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

[A Penn State study found-- The chemical characteristics of conventional and unconventional oil and gas-produced waters overlap considerably with respect to major constituents as well as [radioactive] radium activity. Many of the key research studies on wastewater done by Penn State through the end of 2023 were included in this review.

Natural Gas

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. Read more here.]

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2025

Use DEPs Oil and Gas Mapping Tool to map this well by using the Latitude 39.992686 and Longitude -80.25862600000001 from the inspection report. Why It Was Being Plugged Consol applied to plug the well under Section 13(c) of the Coal and Gas Resource Coordination Act (Act 214).

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

On April 9, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has reviewed and acted on more than 9,000 permit applications and ensured those permits were enforced properly by conducting more than 28,000 inspections of regulated facilities.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2025

Since early 2023, PJM has been warning of the potential for an electricity supply and demand imbalance — one we are now seeing play out — and the effect that could have on future grid reliability. The next includes the taxes or surcharges authorized by your utility and its state regulator. PJM also does not operate for profit.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Guardian Pad B 6H shale gas well was drilled in February 2011 and then granted inactive status on September 7, 2012 that expired on September 7, 2017, according to the order. On August 23, 2023, Roulette applied to extend inactive status and was sent a final denial of that request on February 14, 2024 by DEP. Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2024

A follow-up inspection on September 12, 2024 found natural gas bubbling out of a hole in a pipeline associated with the Bickel 4 well. DEP originally issued violations for abandonment a year ago on October 18 & 19, 2023. On Bickel 4, DEP issued the original violation for abandonment on August 8, 2024. Read more here.

2024

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2025

The permit backlog has been reduced by 98% since November 2023, decreasing the backlog from over 2,400 permit applications to fewer than 50. DEP has also conducted more than 58,000 inspections of regulated facilities to ensure compliance with environmental laws. DEP reviews more than 45,000 permit applications every year.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

4 -- PUC Urges Natural Gas Customers To Explore Ways To Reduce Heating Costs; All But One Major Gas Utility Has Increased Cost Of Gas In PA [PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: NYMEX Natural Gas Price Up 14% Last Week To $3.75; Heading For $4.30?

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs Gov. 12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs Gov. 14 Public Meeting On 5 Schuylkill County Facilities-- Natural Soil Products, Liberty Soils, Summit Anthracite (Stavola) Mining Site, Rausch Creek Mining Site, CES Landfill DEP To Hold Nov.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

Here are j ust a few examples of the penalties imposed by DEP against Big Shale Gas and related industries include-- -- $939,553 penalty against Chevron related to fatal gas well fire in Greene County; -- $1.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas from the Rager Mountain Gas Storage area in Cambria County; -- $1.1

2014

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. Read more here. Read more here.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

14, 2022, Deadline for restoration August 2023 DEP inspection report. -- Ambrose Freshwater Impoundment: Last use Nov. 13, 2022, Deadline for restoration August 2023 DEP inspection report. . -- Ambrose Freshwater Impoundment: Last use Nov. 13, 2022, Deadline for restoration August 2023 DEP inspection report.

Fossil Fuels