Featured Archives - Page 13 of 19

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Executive Power Grab = Devastating Policy for Pennsylvania Energy Producers & Communities

Pennsylvania’s medical and public health landscape changed dramatically on March 16, 2020, when Gov. Tom Wolf ordered “non-essential” businesses in the Commonwealth to close due increasing COVID-19 cases.

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Executive Power Grab = Devastating Policy for Pennsylvania Energy Producers & CommunitiesDanielle Boston2021-08-19T18:19:19-04:00

PHMSA issues advisory bulletin on minimizing natural gas releases from pipeline facilities

The bulletin reminds owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities of a self-executing mandate from the PIPES Act of 2020.

PHMSA issues advisory bulletin on minimizing natural gas releases from pipeline facilitiesMeghan Keely2021-08-19T18:19:28-04:00

Data privacy, cyber security and cyber insurance concerns for energy companies

Energy businesses are attacked on many fronts and by many foes including data thieves and cyber pirates.

Data privacy, cyber security and cyber insurance concerns for energy companiesMeghan Keely2021-08-05T19:42:42-04:00

States cannot block condemnation under the Natural Gas Act with sovereign immunity

In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court overturned a Third Circuit ruling in PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC v. New Jersey,

States cannot block condemnation under the Natural Gas Act with sovereign immunityMeghan Keely2021-07-29T14:15:08-04:00

PIOGA statement on assumed EQB approval of RGGI proposal

PIOGA President & Executive Director Daniel J. Weaver today issued the following statement after a 15-4 vote by members of the Environmental Quality Board to push the Commonwealth further into becoming a participating state in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI):

PIOGA statement on assumed EQB approval of RGGI proposalDanielle Boston2021-07-29T14:15:18-04:00

No Substitute for Products Made from Natural Gas & Oil: Saving Lives & Enhancing Safety During COVID

Pennsylvania’s medical and public health landscape changed dramatically on March 16, 2020, when Gov. Tom Wolf ordered “non-essential” businesses in the Commonwealth to close due increasing COVID-19 cases.

No Substitute for Products Made from Natural Gas & Oil: Saving Lives & Enhancing Safety During COVIDDanielle Boston2021-07-08T15:40:37-04:00

EPA’s proposed budget highlights Biden administration focus on environmental justice concerns

The document clearly demonstrates the Biden administration’s strong intent to emphasize environmental justice considerations across all EPA programs.

EPA’s proposed budget highlights Biden administration focus on environmental justice concernsMeghan Keely2021-06-24T18:57:06-04:00

Shale Gas Impact on Energy Prices Significant, Lasting

The benefits of the shale energy revolution in the United States over the past decade, including the exponential growth of natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica formations in the Appalachian Basin, have spanned across the nation’s economic, environmental and social landscapes.

Shale Gas Impact on Energy Prices Significant, LastingDanielle Boston2021-06-16T20:30:33-04:00

Ransomware: Fulfilling new federal compliance obligations and assessing preparedness to thwart or respond to attacks

In the weeks since the Colonial Pipeline attack, federal agencies have acted to mandate information sharing under certain circumstances. Businesses must be mindful of how these new compliance obligations may impact their work.

Ransomware: Fulfilling new federal compliance obligations and assessing preparedness to thwart or respond to attacksMeghan Keely2021-06-11T14:27:30-04:00

Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds abandonment analysis improper where oil and gas lease provided remedies for conduct at issue

The court held that a decision finding an oil and gas lease to be abandoned pursuant to the equitable doctrine of abandonment was improper where the lease provided remedies for the allegedly wrongful conduct of the lessee.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds abandonment analysis improper where oil and gas lease provided remedies for conduct at issueMeghan Keely2021-06-11T14:27:56-04:00