Pipelines are safe – and a moral imperative – for Pa. | Opinion
Craig Stevens | Patriot News Pipelines and the fossil fuels they transport are often viewed as controversial in the media. Environmental justice advocates often say they’re at odds with the environment or bad for mankind, contending that the modern shale boom is something to be feared rather than celebrated. Read More
A new domestic market opens for Marcellus ethane, via Marcus Hook
Andrew Maykuth | The Philadelphia Inquirer Sunoco Logistics Partners LP has begun shipping ethane by truck from its Marcus Hook Industrial Complex to domestic markets, establishing a new outlet for ethane from the Marcellus Shale, and reinforcing claims that its Mariner East pipeline is not just about exports. Read More
State Reps Descend Upon Marcus Hook to Laud Benefits of Marcellus Shale
Mark Hostutler | Pivot Today Leading members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives visited Delaware County this week to see first-hand the benefits of the Marcellus Shale at the Marcus Hook Industrial Complex. Read More
Here’s what you need to know about this important part of pipeline construction | Opinion
Bill Godsey | Penn Live The recent settlement allowing construction activities for the Mariner East 2 pipeline to continue has put in place a strict new oversight program that will increase transparency of drilling activities during construction. Read more
Letter: Benefits Here & Now
Chad Jones | Trib Live Natural gas is playing a big role in our economic resurgence. It’s hard to miss all the activity locally. From continued development of the “cracker” plant in Beaver County to new construction on the Mariner East 2 pipeline throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, our region is on the move. Read More
Commentary: Pipelines Are Key to Safely Transporting Energy
Jeff Kotula | The Observer-Reporter There is no denying that the energy industry has an incredible economic impact on Washington County. Washington County boasts the highest revenue generated through impact fees in the state and the Marcellus Shale is currently producing the largest gas output, more than double the closest shale region, according to the U.S. Energy…
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Letter: Pipeline Project Deserves Support
Kurt Knaus | The Carlisle Sentinel Dear Editor: Pipelines are the safest way to transport energy resources. They are safer than by train through our communities and safer than by truck on our roadways. Pipeline opponents would have you believe that constructing new infrastructure capacity is harmful. But opposing pipelines actually means advocating for the…
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Pipeline Drilling to Resume in Delco, Chesco
Leslie Krowchenko | The Delaware County Daily Times A ruling issued Thursday by the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board has lifted the temporary halt on horizontal directional drilling in connection with the Sunoco Pipeline Mariner East 2 project. The decision came in response to an emergency order filed by the company requesting for work to resume…
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Another View: Delco Leading Charge in Pa. Job Improvement
Trish McFarland | The Delaware County Daily Times At the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, our mission in action is underscored by member programs and services to enhance business throughout the region, promote the economic wellbeing of the county, provide valuable benefits to members, strengthen the quality of life within the community, serve as a…
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Guest Column: What to Know About the Recent Mariner East Incidents and Horizontal Drilling
Bill Godsey | The Delaware Country Daily Times Following reports of an inadvertent release of bentonite clay during the drilling of the Mariner East pipeline, residents, lawmakers, and government regulators could use some perspective on the issue. Release of non-toxic bentonite is nothing alarming, or even unusual, in infrastructure construction – in this case pipelines….
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