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Just the Facts: The Evolving Energy Landscape

Danielle Boston2023-04-19T15:57:57-04:00April 19th, 2023|

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.

DEP to host environmental justice town halls throughout April

Meghan Keely2023-04-14T08:02:22-04:00April 14th, 2023|

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.

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

Meghan Keely2023-03-31T14:04:36-04:00March 31st, 2023|

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.

Biden, in first veto, rejects bill that sought to block ESG investing

Meghan Keely2023-03-21T10:07:47-04:00March 21st, 2023|

President Biden on Monday vetoed his first bill — blocking a Republican-led effort to restrict pension funds from making investment decisions based on factors such as climate change.

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

Danielle Boston2023-03-09T19:12:25-05:00March 9th, 2023|

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.

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

Danielle Boston2023-02-22T16:26:58-05:00February 22nd, 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.

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