Methane leaks from pipelines targeted by proposed federal rule
The rule is part of the Biden Administration’s pledge to reduce methane emissions 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.
DEP fines Shell $670K for erosion, spills during Falcon pipeline construction
Shell’s ethane cracker is scheduled to open soon and begin processing ethane into plastic pellets.
Safety advocate warns of lack of oversight for new CO2 pipelines needed for carbon capture
Pipeline Safety Trust recently commissioned a report to assess the state of CO2 pipeline safety regulation.
Energy Transfer facing nine counts of environmental crimes for 2018 pipeline blast
A grand jury said its review of construction documents and witness testimony produced an “overall theme of inadequate erosion control devices” and multiple landslides and slips.
PUC approves $1.975M settlement with Energy Transfer for Pa. pipeline blast
Last year, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a record $30 million fine to the company for the blast, focusing on the pipeline’s faulty slope stabilization.
Some Democrats call for halt to Mariner East following charges, but don’t expect action from legislature
Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester) joined eight other state lawmakers to call on the Wolf Administration to halt the Mariner East Pipeline project.
Sunoco pays $85,000 for spills in four counties
The spills released a total of 412 gallons of industrial waste into wetlands and streams between February and August 2020.
Energy Transfer fined $140K for construction violations along Beaver County pipeline
PUC seeks comment on $1 million fine for Beaver County pipeline blast
As part of the fine, the company would agree to several added safety precautions, including more inspections and additional monitoring for landslides along its route.