Jon Hurdle
The Allegheny Front
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Spills, Shutdowns and Legal Challenges: a Tumultuous Year for Mariner East 2
Here are the highlights of an eventful year for the pipeline project. → Read More
‘Regulatory issues’ delay opening of Sunoco’s Mariner East 2 pipeline
The company missed its deadline of opening the line by the end of September. The Public Utility Commission said there are several issues with the project that still need to be resolved. → Read More
FERC urged to block tree-cutting before final decisions on PennEast pipeline
The Delaware River Basin Commission said it thinks the company might want to start clearing trees before its project gets all necessary approvals. In part, the commission is worried about problems that could occur if the pipeline never gets built. → Read More
More than half PA gas wells used ‘secret’ chemicals for fracking or drilling, report says
Companies are allowed to protect trade secrets, and the health risks of unidentified chemicals are unknown. Advocates push for disclosure, saying the public needs to know about the chemicals in order to help protect drinking water. → Read More
Court rejects developer’s effort to block protest against town homes plan
Energy. Environment. Economy. → Read More
As public concern on PFAS rises, EPA urged to set enforceable health standard
Energy. Environment. Economy. → Read More
Sunoco’s 12-inch pipeline leaked 33,000 gallons of gasoline into creek, PHMSA says
Energy. Environment. Economy. → Read More
Risk assessment quantifies Mariner East hazards for residents in two counties
The study says a pipeline “release” such as a small leak or a major rupture was likely to occur once every 79 years along a 35-mile stretch of pipeline such as that through Chester and Delaware counties. → Read More
Three arrested at Mariner East 2 pipeline protest near Delaware County school
Energy. Environment. Economy. → Read More
Delaware River campaigners assail reservoir releases amid summer deluge
Energy. Environment. Economy. → Read More
Fracking industry water use rises as drills extend, study says
In the Marcellus Shale region, the increases were the smallest among six areas studied. Researchers expect water use to keep going up. → Read More
FERC sued over PennEast approval after denying rehearing requests
Energy. Environment. Economy. → Read More
New Jersey issues first advisories for consumption of fish containing PFAS chemicals
Energy. Environment. Economy. → Read More
Sunoco: Exposed pipe in Uwchlan Township is inactive, not Mariner East 1
A township supervisor said Thursday that a township engineer had confirmed the line was part of Mariner East 1. But Sunoco said today that the line was taken out of service in 2015. → Read More
New Mariner East troubles: Spill in western Pa., exposed pipeline outside Philadelphia
The state’s Public Utility Commission said people are not in “imminent danger” from the exposed pipe. But a township supervisor said she’s concerned and wants the situation treated with urgency. → Read More
Independent study examining public safety risks of Mariner East pipelines
Energy. Environment. Economy. → Read More
Independent study examining public safety risks of Mariner East pipelines
Energy. Environment. Economy. → Read More
Sunoco’s stand-in ME2 line leaked gasoline at Darby Creek, pipeline map indicates
Mapping data and Sunoco’s statements point to a 12-inch pipeline that would allow the company to fulfill customers’ orders for natural gas liquids while construction of the long-delayed Mariner East 2 pipeline is being completed. → Read More
DRBC rejects call to pull Mariner East permit after alleged docket violations
The Delaware River Basin Commission said many Sunoco incidents are outside its jurisdiction, and have already been penalized by Pennsylvania authorities. But, the commission said, it’s tracking possible violations of its permit conditions. → Read More
Republican congressman: Pruitt should quit after trying to block PFAS study
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt “could have been a much more willing partner in helping us get” a federal report on a family of toxic chemicals that cause health problems and might be found in local water sources. → Read More