Methane leaks from pipelines targeted by proposed federal rule

Rachel McDevittMay 19, 2023

A federal proposal to reduce leaks of greenhouse gases from pipelines would be the first major change in standards since the 1970s.

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Pa. drillers abandoned thousands of natural gas wells in 5 years, ignored state law, report says

Rachel McDevittFebruary 10, 2023

The state found the conventional oil and gas industry abandoned 3,000 wells, violating state law and leaving taxpayers on the hook for cleanup.

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DEP says leaks, spill damage continue at storage site where gas leaked for weeks

Reid FrazierDecember 10, 2022

More problems have been found at the Cambria County site. DEP has ordered the company to stop injecting gas into its storage wells and submit a clean-up plan.

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Pennsylvania emissions rule for conventional oil and gas sites moves ahead

Rachel McDevittNovember 30, 2022

DEP issued a notice Friday that the regulation to prevent leaks of volatile organic compounds and methane is final and effective.

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What you need to know about the massive gas leak in Cambria County

Kara HolsoppleNovember 30, 2022

The massive natural gas leak at a storage facility near Johnstown ranks up there with some of the biggest in recent memory.

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A natural gas storage facility in Cambria County is leaking gas again

Reid FrazierNovember 18, 2022

The natural gas from an underground storage site is leaking again, despite the company stopping it overnight.

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Natural gas leak at underground storage site in Cambria County stopped after 11 days

Reid FrazierNovember 17, 2022

While the company needs to determine the actual amount of gas that leaked, it estimates that it could be 100 million cubic feet/day.

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Pa. moves natural gas well emissions rule forward, seeks to beat federal deadline

Rachel McDevittOctober 12, 2022

The rule covers conventional oil and gas sites that have already been built or drilled. Reducing VOC emissions is expected to also lower leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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Pa. needs to finish emissions regulations for oil and gas sites by December or face sanctions, EPA says

Rachel McDevittOctober 4, 2022

Pennsylvania could lose $500-$750 million in federal highway funds if it doesn't submit plans to EPA by Dec. 16 to reduce VOCs at oil/gas sites.

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Allegheny National Forest among first federal lands to get funding for cleanup of orphaned wells

Julie GrantMay 26, 2022

Eighteen high priority abandoned oil and gas wells in the Allegheny National Forest are set to be cleaned up with the first round of federal funds.

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