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Recent news about pipelines showcases importance of energy infrastructure

March 7, 2022
First the good news. The developer of the Mariner East 2 pipeline recently announced the completion of the final phase of construction in Pennsylvania, marking an important milestone for the entire system. Energy Transfer is wrapping up commissioning to put… Read More ►

Would shutdown of Michigan pipeline affect Pa.? Absolutely!

March 3, 2022
Pennsylvania families and businesses will spend an additional $512 million to more than $630 million on gasoline and diesel fuel annually over the following five years due to the resulting loss of production at area refineries if Line 5 is… Read More ►

Mariner East 2 pipeline announces much-anticipated completion

February 28, 2022
Energy Transfer recently announced the completion of the Mariner East 2 pipeline, marking an important milestone for Pennsylvania. The pipeline project was met with numerous challenges and setbacks from the public and state government since its initiation in 2017. After… Read More ►

Protests put the safety and effectiveness of Mariner East at risk

February 16, 2022
This past week, Bruce Castor, former Pennsylvania acting Attorney General and Suzanne Walker, a pipeline welder affiliated with Pipeliners Local Union 798 discussed the implications of the recent protests against Mariner East pipeline construction and its impact on the community.… Read More ►

It’s time to support Pennsylvania’s full energy potential

February 4, 2022
Jim Snell of Steamfitters Local 420 recently authored a guest opinion piece in Broad and Liberty, detailing some of the intense restrictions hindering Pennsylvania’s energy production. With Pennsylvania being the nation’s second largest natural gas producer, behind only by Texas,… Read More ►

Dealing with extreme energy prices, America needs to boost oil and gas infrastructure.

January 20, 2022
Right before the turn of the new year, Mike Butler, Mid-Atlantic Director of Consumer Energy Alliance, and PEIA member, had a letter to the editor published in PennLive. Butler’s piece outlines the heavy burden of increasing energy prices for American… Read More ►

Energy Transfer Opens the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink

December 21, 2021
The Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink opened in Delaware County this past weekend. Residents have long discussed the need for a venue such as this one and are pleased to have Energy Transfer step in and help make it possible. In… Read More ►

Energy Transfer Donates New Equipment to Powhatan Point Fire Department in Ohio

December 15, 2021
Just in time for Christmas, it has recently been reported the Powhatan Point Fire Department will be receiving new protective gear thanks to Energy Transfer’s First Responder Fund. Since 2016, Energy Transfer, one of North America’s largest and most diversified… Read More ►