New sinkhole forms along Mariner East pipeline in Chester County

Susan PhillipsJuly 18, 2023

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is investigating a sinkhole along the Mariner East natural gas liquids pipeline in Chester County.

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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.

Climate ChangeEnergyPollution

Sinkholes Attributed to Gas Drilling Underline the Stakes in Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Race

Inside Climate NewsOctober 21, 2022

As residents struggle with damage linked to the Mariner East pipeline, many observe that the Democratic nominee is playing down his environmental bona fides.

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DEP fines Shell $670K for erosion, spills during Falcon pipeline construction

Reid FrazierOctober 13, 2022

Violations occurred numerous times along the Falcon pipeline that will feed ethane to Shell's Beaver County ethane cracker.

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Safety advocate warns of a lack of oversight for new CO2 pipelines needed for carbon capture

Kara HolsoppleApril 29, 2022

A new report by Pipeline Safety Trust outlines the dangers of CO2 pipelines and calls for new regulations.

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Q&A: Federal pipeline regulator fines Energy Transfer $40M, blamed “corporate culture” for large spill into Ohio wetland

Reid FrazierApril 1, 2022

Four years after a massive spill of drilling mud polluted a wetland, FERC issued a $40 million fine. But is it too little, too late?

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Pennsylvania lawmakers push pro-fossil fuel bills, citing Russia’s war and energy security

Rachel McDevittMarch 30, 2022

A slate of bills aimed at boosting the natural gas industry under the claim of energy security has passed a committee in the Pa. House.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Energy Transfer facing 9 counts of environmental crimes for 2018 pipeline blast

Reid FrazierFebruary 3, 2022

A grand jury report finds the company failed to properly oversee construction and erosion controls that led to an explosion in Beaver County.

Energy

Mariner East pipeline is set to be completed in 2022, after years of environmental damage and delays

Susan PhillipsJanuary 7, 2022

From the start, Mariner East’s construction has caused dozens of drilling mud spills, led to dangerous sinkholes, and polluted drinking water.

Energy

Mariner East builder Sunoco agrees to $4M settlement over Marsh Creek Lake spill

Susan PhillipsDecember 10, 2021

The agreement allows Sunoco to resume construction near Marsh Creek Lake State Park in Chester County. The August 2020 spill shutdown part of the lake.

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