Judge bars release of document in gas drilling suit

The Allegheny FrontMay 31, 2019

The Allegheny Front, StateImpact Pennsylvania and 90.5 WESA have been barred from publishing the content of a publicly available legal document obtained by a reporter for the news organizations.

News

Wolf Rejects Senate’s Infrastructure Proposal Funded by Forest Drilling

Katie MeyerMay 31, 2019

Senate Republicans say lifting Wolf's moratorium on new drilling in state forests could raise about a billion dollars a year.

ConservationEnergyPoliticsWild Pennsylvania

Judge Turned Down Range Resources’ Request to See Reporters’ Documents, Communications with Sources

Reid FrazierMay 8, 2019

Judge rules natural gas company's request would break the law on protecting confidential sources.

Energy

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

Pa Prosecutors Eye Potential ‘Environmental Crimes’ of Oil and Gas Companies

Reid FrazierMay 3, 2019

Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro seems to be making good on a campaign promise to "hold the oil and gas companies criminally liable for poisoning our air and our drinking water.”

EnergyPoliticsPollution

EPA Declines to Regulate Oil and Gas Waste

Brittany PattersonMay 3, 2019

Regulation will be up to states. Waste can be contaminated with chemicals and metals, and even be radioactive.

EnergyPollution

DEP Investigating Gas Well for Water Supply Complaint in Pittsburgh Suburb

Reid FrazierApril 2, 2019

It would be first water supply impacted by drilling in Allegheny County.

Energy

Proposal to Drill for Gas at U.S. Steel Site Prompts Contentious Hearing

Amy SiskMarch 29, 2019

The company wants to frack at the Edgar Thomson plant in Braddock, but residents in the area are concerned about safety and health impacts.

Energy

Woman who sued natural gas driller Range Resources testifies before grand jury

Reid FrazierFebruary 22, 2019

Woman who sued drilling companies testified before an investigative grand jury in Pittsburgh. The Pennsylvania Attorney General is investigating environmental crimes in Washington County.

EnergyNews

Author: Fracking Industry isn’t as Financially Strong as it Seems

Susan PhillipsFebruary 8, 2019

Author of "Saudi America" found the industry moves an “astonishing” amount of money, but calls it financially weak.

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