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Currents Energy Industry Insights: August 2018 #5

By William Herlihy & Nicholas Preservati | Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

EPA Proposes New Limits On Emissions From Coal-Fired Plants

Pennsylvania’s state forests agency says it isn’t finding damage to waterways amid the expansion of natural gas drilling in recent years

 /  Published September 4, 2018 at 2:30 PM

Why And How We’re Zeroing In On Methane In Pennsylvania

By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog

TO GO WITH THE STORY BY Andrew BEATTYA

Recently, some in the oil and gas industry have expressed questions about an EDF analysis that estimates methane emissions in Pennsylvania to be five times higher than what companies report to the state. Pennsylvania is the nation’s second largest producer of natural gas. Understanding how much methane and other harmful pollutants may be leaking from the… Keep reading →

 /  Published May 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM

Trespass By Fracturing? A Theory Alive In Pennsylvania

By G. Richard Murphy & Justin Weber | Pepper Hamilton LLP

Fracking In California Under Spotlight As Some Local Municipalities Issue Bans

Trespass by hydraulic fracturing is alive in Pennsylvania.

 /  Published April 9, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Pennsylvania Announces Plan For Strongest Methane Rules In The Nation

By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog

TO GO WITH THE STORY BY Andrew BEATTYA

Pennsylvania leaders have a duty to protect Keystone residents from oil and gas pollution.  Fortunately, Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection  took an important step in that direction this week when they released a blueprint for cutting methane pollution from the natural gas industry. “The goal here is to cover not only… Keep reading →

 /  Published January 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM

Low Natural Gas Prices Increase Effective Rate Of Pennsylvania Severance Tax

By Enerknol Research

Northeast Debates Benefits And Dangers Of Hydrofracking

Pennsylvania’s Natural Gas Industry Challenged by Regulatory Changes While a number of regulatory changes could slow Pennsylvania’s oil and gas expansion, its resource deposits will continue to attract steady growth. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed natural gas severance tax would significantly increase the effective tax rate for shale gas producers in the state, and ongoing… Keep reading →

 /  Published April 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM