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PIOGA Approves Resolution to Become Sole, Controlling Member of the Pennsylvania Independent Petroleum Producers Association

Meghan Keely2025-10-28T14:41:29-04:00October 27th, 2025|

The Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association (PIOGA) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a resolution to become the sole, controlling member of the Pennsylvania Independent Petroleum Producers Association, Inc. PIPP, a move that strengthens the unified voice of Pennsylvania’s oil and natural gas industry.

Data centers have to go somewhere, state utility chair says: This Week in Pennsylvania

Meghan Keely2025-10-23T13:44:04-04:00October 23rd, 2025|

The need for energy has never been higher in Pennsylvania, and there seems to be one culprit: data centers.

PJM Pursues Rule Change to Meet Data Center Surge. Critics Fear Gas Suppliers Could Benefit.

Meghan Keely2025-10-16T09:25:46-04:00October 16th, 2025|

PJM is racing to craft new rules to meet surging data center demand through a fast-track process, one that could reshape the grid if federal regulators sign off.

Appeal Could Make It Easier for Companies to Spread Drilling Fluids on Pennsylvania Roadways

Meghan Keely2025-10-06T11:33:09-04:00October 6th, 2025|

In recent years, Pennsylvania regulators have tried to clamp down on roadway spreading of tens of millions of gallons of oil and gas “brines,” high-salt liquids that can be laced with toxic metals and radioactive material. The industry is pushing back.

DEP Names Seth Pelepko, P.G. Deputy Secretary For Oil & Gas Management

Meghan Keely2025-09-29T11:01:54-04:00September 29th, 2025|

The Department of Environmental Protection has named Seth Pelepko, a licensed Professional Geologist, as Deputy Secretary for Oil and Gas Management, according to LinkedIn. Pelepko succeeds Kurt Klapkowski who served in that position since February 2022.

Pa. election 2025: A complete guide to Supreme Court retention candidates

Meghan Keely2025-09-22T11:02:10-04:00September 22nd, 2025|

Spotlight Pa - Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu 9.22.25 Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are up for retention on Nov. 4, in elections that could set the stage for a total remaking of the court. Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht were all elected as Democrats in 2015, [...]

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