EQT’s ‘bulldog’ has D.C. in his grip, with profits — and maybe higher gas bills — on the horizon PublicSourceNovember 26, 2024 CEO Toby Rice backed Republican Dave McCormick for Senate and hobnobbed with Donald Trump. Now he’s poised for pipelines, exports and profits. Climate ChangeEnergy
New Freeport residents in court demanding clean water from EQT PublicSourceSeptember 10, 2024 A lawsuit seeks to compel the Pittsburgh-based gas firm to provide clean water to the Greene County hamlet after a 2022 fracking mishap. EnergyHealthPollutionWater
There is something wrong under New Freeport PublicSourceJune 12, 2024 After the 2022 frack out, residents report rashes, foul water and a problem that may be growing bigger. EQT denies responsibility. Documents and videos reveal undisclosed details. EnergyHealthPollutionYour Environment Update
EQT says fracked gas is a climate solution, but scientists call that deceptive greenwashing PublicSourceApril 26, 2024 EQT is pushing for more Liquified Natural Gas export facilities for fracked gas, calling it a climate solution. Climate ChangeEnergy
Mountain Valley Pipeline fined $34,000 for 29 environmental violations Roxy ToddMarch 28, 2024 Virginia fined the MVP for inadequate erosion controls, impacts to wetlands and other violations. Activists say the fine is far too low. EnergyPollution
As Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion, some residents say their concerns are being ignored Roxy ToddMarch 14, 2024 The MVP will start transporting gas from West Virginia to Virginia in June. So far, 42 complaints in Virginia allege pollution from construction. EnergyPollution
Hollowed out: How EQT’s expansion in West Virginia set 4 families reeling, while regulators trusted the company to answer their complaints PublicSourceMarch 5, 2024 Pittsburgh gas giant EQT pledges to tackle climate change and flexes political muscle. Communities in its frack path face stark realities. EnergyHealthYour Environment Update
Greene County community has questions after fracking incident at EQT well Reid FrazierJuly 22, 2022 They say a 'frac-out' affected their well water and they can't drink it. They want action from EQT. EnergyWater
EQT stops fracking at site in Greene County after claim of water contamination; DEP investigating Reid FrazierJuly 14, 2022 The incident happened in June at an EQT gas well. Nearby residents say their water changed color, and they haven't been able to drink it. EnergyHealthWater
EQT Fined $330K for Erosion Violations in Allegheny County Reid FrazierMay 7, 2019 Sediment from two well pads in Forward Township was eroding into a tributary of the Mon River. The company blames record rainfall for problems. Energy
