White House: Debt deal won’t end permitting talks

The White House sees more work to be done on overhauling the federal permitting process after reaching a deal to include permitting changes in legislation to increase the federal debt limit. The deal reached over the weekend by the Biden administration and congressional Republicans includes provisions to speed up energy permitting under the National Environmental Policy Act and to approve the Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline from West Virginia into Virginia. Congressional leaders are now racing to get the debt limit legislation passed this week.

White House: Debt deal won’t end permitting talks2023-06-01T16:05:47-04:00

PA Sen. Gene Yaw Proposes to Rename State DEP, Drop “Protection”

In the near future, Pennsylvania State Senator Gene Yaw will introduce legislation that will change the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” to the “Department of Environmental Services”. Yaw explained - "The word 'protection' carries a law enforcement or security connotation rather than that of an environmental resource and partner to the citizens of Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, enforcer has become the prevalent view of the department, overshadowing other work which is detrimental to an open relationship between the citizenry and their government regarding environmental issues."

PA Sen. Gene Yaw Proposes to Rename State DEP, Drop “Protection”2023-04-28T13:50:04-04:00

Just the Facts: The Evolving Energy Landscape

PIOGA’s March 23 conference, held at the Rivers Casino, proved again that what we believe we know is taking place in the oil and gas industry is always less than the what is occurring in real time, and is always changing. The conference offered attendees updates and facts about important issues emerging in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Just the Facts: The Evolving Energy Landscape2023-04-19T15:57:57-04:00

DEP to host environmental justice town halls throughout April

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will host five more town halls across the commonwealth this month to hear from environmental justice communities about efforts to combat climate change.

DEP to host environmental justice town halls throughout April2023-04-14T08:02:22-04:00

House GOP passes energy package with eye on gas prices and 2024

House Republicans passed legislation Thursday that would increase oil drilling and mining on public lands and waters, defying President Biden’s climate agenda and fulfilling a campaign promise to focus on lowering gasoline prices ahead of the 2024 election.

House GOP passes energy package with eye on gas prices and 20242023-03-31T14:04:36-04:00

Just the Facts: The Collision of Energy Poverty, Hypocrisy and Reality

Taking a broader look at the intersection of several forces shaping energy development choices in underserved nations, including a lack of financing being driven by a reluctance to support needed electric generation facilities in those countries. Geopolitical factors, the most prominent being Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, are also at the heart of some decisions being made by countries dealing with energy poverty or the need for additional generating capacity.

Just the Facts: The Collision of Energy Poverty, Hypocrisy and Reality2023-03-09T19:12:25-05:00

News Release: PIOGA Issues Formal Response to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Portrayal of Industry Operations, 2017-2023

PIOGA released its formal response to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (PADEP) 2021 Oil and Gas Annual Report and HB 2644 Lapsing Statement Report, issued December 29, 2022, which purport to provide an accurate snapshot of the conventional industry’s recent operations.

News Release: PIOGA Issues Formal Response to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Portrayal of Industry Operations, 2017-20232023-02-22T16:26:58-05:00
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