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$75 billion energy investment announced for Pennsylvania

Meghan Keely2025-07-14T12:47:18-04:00July 14th, 2025|

Big news for PA’s economy and energy future — a massive $7.5 billion investment is set to boost energy infrastructure, create thousands of jobs, and support cleaner, more reliable power across the state.

Greg Rothman: Pennsylvania’s nuclear revival is powering America’s future

Meghan Keely2025-07-08T10:43:02-04:00July 8th, 2025|

Pennsylvania helped power America’s past and now, we’re leading the charge into its energy future. For decades, we’ve fueled everything from steel production to high-tech manufacturing. And with the revival of nuclear energy in the Commonwealth, we’re not just keeping the lights on, we’re turning on the afterburners.

PIOGA Update & Key Reminders on DEP’s Draft Methane Plan

Meghan Keely2025-06-23T12:49:31-04:00June 23rd, 2025|

On May 31, 2025, PA DEP released its 193-page draft plan to implement the EPA’s OOOOc methane regulations. With a fast-track timeline toward finalization by March 9, 2026, this proposal will significantly impact oil and gas operations across Pennsylvania.

DEP’s OOOOc Plan Explained: Risks, Requirements & Next Steps

Meghan Keely2025-06-19T12:27:42-04:00June 19th, 2025|

On May 31, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released its long-awaited draft plan for implementing the federal EPA’s Quad OOOOc methane regulations. The 193-page proposal sets a rapid timeline toward finalization—potentially by March 9, 2026—and will significantly impact oil and gas operations across the Commonwealth.

PHMSA Seeks Industry Input on Streamlining Pipeline Safety Rules

Meghan Keely2025-06-10T14:30:03-04:00June 10th, 2025|

In early June, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a broad initiative to review and potentially revise its policies, procedures, and pipeline safety regulations (PSRs). In advance of the potential new rulemaking, PHMSA is seeking public comment on whether current rules, regulations, procedures, or guidance documents impose unnecessary burdens on domestic energy.

Pennsylvania’s Energy Fuels Our Future, Not Our Past

Meghan Keely2025-06-03T11:42:03-04:00June 3rd, 2025|

Rep. Greg Vitali’s May 23 attack in the Post-Gazette on Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry misleads readers with outdated stereotypes and ignores the industry’s vital role in our state’s economy. His call for heavy-handed regulations threatens jobs, energy reliability, and Pennsylvania’s chance to lead in the booming artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Let’s set the record straight.

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