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Seneca, Evolution sign three-year e-frac agreement in Appalachia

Meghan Keely2026-06-23T10:23:21-04:00June 23rd, 2026|

Seneca Resources and Evolution Well Services have entered into a three-year strategic agreement to deploy electric fracturing technology across Seneca's operations in the Appalachian basin.

Climate watch: Energy concerns now a focus for state lawmakers

Meghan Keely2026-06-16T09:30:15-04:00June 16th, 2026|

Pennsylvania lawmakers are increasingly focused on energy issues as electricity rates rise, with West Penn Power's default rate increasing 10.3% on June 1 and several bills advancing to address grid capacity, data center energy use, advanced transmission technologies, and battery storage. At the same time, Pennsylvania continues to lag in renewable energy growth despite gains in EV infrastructure and building efficiency, while electric service terminations have increased statewide even as West Penn Power saw a slight decline.

Pennsylvania’s methane regulations threatened by federal bill

Meghan Keely2026-06-04T13:39:30-04:00June 4th, 2026|

The Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026 would exempt low-producing, marginal wells from federal oversight. In Pennsylvania, most of the state’s roughly 70,000 low-producing conventional wells are owned by midsize to large corporations.

DOE Extends Emergency Order for Pennsylvania Power Plant

Meghan Keely2026-05-26T08:40:27-04:00May 26th, 2026|

The U.S. Department of Energy has extended an emergency order requiring two units at the Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania to remain available for operation as officials warn of growing grid reliability risks in the Mid-Atlantic region.

What I’ve Learned From The Titusville Wildcatters

Meghan Keely2026-05-19T12:24:01-04:00May 19th, 2026|

The article reflects on the entrepreneurial spirit of the original Titusville oil “wildcatters,” arguing that innovation and breakthrough success come from people willing to take calculated risks, embrace uncertainty, and pursue opportunities others overlook. It draws lessons for modern business leaders about resilience, adaptability, and the value of acting decisively even without perfect information

Pa. electricity grid manager PJM aims to finalize reform strategy by summer

Meghan Keely2026-05-13T06:43:11-04:00May 13th, 2026|

Electricity grid operator PJM Interconnection will work with industry leaders this summer to finalize a strategy to reform its wholesale electricity markets.

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