StateImpact Archives

Mariner East Construction Back On After Waiver Requests Approved

Susan Phillips·March 26, 2020

The pipeline company said the waivers are necessary to prevent "potential adverse impacts to human health or the environment.” Critics say they are trying to skirt the rules.

Coronavirus Energy

Energy Transfer Seeks Waiver to Continue Some Mariner East Pipeline Work

Susan Phillips·March 25, 2020

The company says the state has allowed some work to continue like inspection and maintenance activities.

Coronavirus Energy

Wolf’s Coronavirus Shutdown Order Appears to Include Mariner East Pipeline Construction

Susan Phillips·March 20, 2020

The new shut-down list indicates all construction projects, including “sub-utility” construction, cannot continue physical operations.

Coronavirus Energy

Shell Suspends Construction of Beaver County Cracker Plant to Address Coronavirus Concerns

Reid Frazier·March 18, 2020

On Tuesday, Shell said it was keeping the site open. On Wednesday, it said suspending construction was in the “best long-term interest of our workforce, nearby townships” and the state.

Coronavirus Economy Energy

Electricity Usage Down Across the Region

Susan Phillips·March 18, 2020

The slow down has helped power grid staffing at PJM, which runs the grid for 13 states and D.C. It had prepared for pandemics and even did dry-runs with their staff working from home.

Coronavirus Economy Energy

Shell Keeps Massive Construction Site in Beaver County Site Open Despite Coronavirus Worries

Reid Frazier·March 18, 2020

Construction sites are not part of Gov. Wolf's shutdown of non-essential businesses. Eight thousand workers are on site every day.

Coronavirus Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

Companies Can’t Shut Off Your Utilities During State’s Coronavirus Disaster Declaration

Anne Danahy·March 17, 2020

That means utilities including electric, natural gas, water and telecommunications can't be turned off if someone falls behind on their bills.

Economy

Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station to Stay Open Because of Pa’s Climate Plan

Reid Frazier·March 16, 2020

New owners say they won't close the plant, as long as the Governor's cap-and-trade plan goes through.

Climate Change Energy

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Analyst: Oil Price War Might Actually be Good for Pennsylvania Shale Industry

Reid Frazier·March 13, 2020

If oil production drops because the price of oil has tanked, demand for shale gas may rise. But a coronavirus-related recession could change that.

Economy Energy

Fight Over Natural Gas Tax Break Divides PA Democrats

Ed Mahon·March 10, 2020

It's a fight among unions and environmentalists on a bill that would give tax breaks to companies that use natural gas to make plastics or fertilizers.

Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

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Mariner East Construction Back On After Waiver Requests Approved

Energy Transfer Seeks Waiver to Continue Some Mariner East Pipeline Work

Wolf’s Coronavirus Shutdown Order Appears to Include Mariner East Pipeline Construction

Shell Suspends Construction of Beaver County Cracker Plant to Address Coronavirus Concerns

Electricity Usage Down Across the Region

Shell Keeps Massive Construction Site in Beaver County Site Open Despite Coronavirus Worries

Companies Can’t Shut Off Your Utilities During State’s Coronavirus Disaster Declaration

Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station to Stay Open Because of Pa’s Climate Plan

Analyst: Oil Price War Might Actually be Good for Pennsylvania Shale Industry

Fight Over Natural Gas Tax Break Divides PA Democrats