Ethane from Pa.’s Fracking Boom Is Fueling Plastics Production Overseas Reid FrazierOctober 2, 2019 The plastics industry relies on dirt-cheap American shale gas to feed its chemical plants and the globe’s growing hunger for plastics. EnergyFollowing Pennsylvania Gas to Scotland
Mariner East Startup Renews Safety Fears for Some Residents Jon HurdleJanuary 2, 2019 Homeowners are particularly worried about the integrity of a repurposed 12-inch pipeline first built in the 1930s. Environmental JusticeFollow the Pipeline
Mariner East 2 Pipeline is Up and Running, Sunoco Says Scott BlanchardDecember 31, 2018 The pipeline has faced multiple violations and regulatory shutdowns, as well as strenuous opposition from citizens and watchdog groups who raise public safety concerns. EnergyFollow the PipelineNews
Spills, Shutdowns and Legal Challenges: a Tumultuous Year for Mariner East 2 Jon HurdleDecember 27, 2018 Here are the highlights of an eventful year for the pipeline project. EnergyFollow the Pipeline
Two Hurt in Construction Accident Along Mariner East 2 Near Pittsburgh Reid FrazierDecember 11, 2018 The contractors were injured in a construction accident on Sunoco Logistics’ Mariner East 2 pipeline late Sunday. EnergyFollow the PipelineNews
Pipeline Opponent Wins Seat in State House Susan PhillipsNovember 8, 2018 Danielle Friel Otten says a pipeline being built yards from her back door motivated her to run. EnergyFollow the PipelinePolitics
We’re Wired to be Wary of Certain Things. Here’s Why Pipelines are Among Them. Marie CusickSeptember 27, 2018 Dangerous incidents involving pipelines are rare, but September has been a bad month. EnergyFollow the Pipeline
In Pennsylvania, No Oversight of Where Some Pipelines Can be Built Reid FrazierSeptember 27, 2018 Approval is necessary for interstate pipelines, but not for those that don't cross state lines. EnergyFollow the Pipeline
First Responders Near Pipeline Prep for an Unlikely Event: ‘One Hell of a Boom’ Amy SiskSeptember 27, 2018 The recent pipeline explosions near Pittsburgh tested firefighters and police. EnergyFollow the Pipeline
A Very Controversial Pipeline Reid FrazierSeptember 13, 2018 Sinkholes, mud spills, gas leaks -- there are a lot of reasons to be concerned about the Mariner East pipeline. EnergyFollow the PipelineYour Environment Update