Sinkholes Attributed to Gas Drilling Underline the Stakes in Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Race
As residents struggle with damage linked to the Mariner East pipeline, many observe that the Democratic nominee is playing down his environmental bona fides.
Revolution Pipeline
Energy Transfer held criminally responsible for damage from Mariner East pipeline construction
The company will have a permanent criminal record for causing damage to drinking water, wetlands and waterways across Pennsylvania.
Energy Transfer facing 9 counts of environmental crimes for 2018 pipeline blast
A grand jury report finds the company failed to properly oversee construction and erosion controls that led to an explosion in Beaver County.
PUC approves $1.975M settlement with Energy Transfer for Pa. pipeline blast
The company’s Revolution pipeline had been in service for only a week in 2018 when it ruptured during a landslide, engulfing a hillside in flames and forcing evacuations
PUC Seeks Comment on $1 Million Fine for Beaver County Pipeline Blast
The pipeline was only opened for a week when it exploded and forced evacuations. Six high-voltage electric transmission towers and an electrical line were also destroyed.
Revolution Pipeline, Part of Which Exploded in 2018, Is Back in Service
DEP lifted its order barring the re-start of the pipeline, saying the company has put in enough safety precautions and it is now safe.
DEP: Revolution Pipeline Can’t Go Into Service Until Stability Issues Are Fixed
DEP's order says the pipeline runs along unstable steep slopes and hillsides. A landslide caused an explosion in 2018.
DEP Allows Work on Revolution Pipeline to Start Back Up
The pipeline blew up in Beaver County and destroyed a home two years ago. Now, DEP has given the go-ahead to re-route the pipeline.
DEP Says It’s Found Hundreds of New Violations for the Revolution Pipeline in Beaver County
Since January, DEP inspectors observed hillsides slip, erosion barriers fail and sediment getting into streams. Energy Transfer was fined $30 million for an explosion in 2018.
Federal Prosecutors Investigating Pipeline Company in Connection with Beaver County Blast
A federal grand jury subpoena has been issued to the Revolution pipeline’s owner, Energy Transfer, for documents related to a 2018 explosion caused by a landslide.
