Pennsylvania Pipeline Industry Generates Jobs with Family-Sustaining Wages
Developments in the Marcellus and Utica Shale have demonstrated the breadth of U.S. natural gas capacity to bolster regional and national economic growth.
Steve Columbus, Administrative Manager of the Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers, explains that recent shifts toward natural gas… Read More ►
Opposition to Infrastructure Hurts Those Who Can’t Pay More
A fixed cost for many Americans on an annual basis are energy costs – costs to heat and cool your home, keep the lights on, and fill up your car with gas to get to work. So why is it… Read More ►
New API Study Demonstrates Impact of Natural Gas and Oil Industry in Pennsylvania
The American Petroleum Institute (API) Pennsylvania released a new study today on the “Impacts of the Natural Gas and Oil Industry on the U.S. Economy in 2015.” The study found that in Pennsylvania alone, “the U.S. natural gas and oil… Read More ►
Another Opportunity Passes Pennsylvania By
Another major investment opportunity has passed by Pennsylvania.
A recent article published by Politico highlighted how “President Donald Trump claimed another win in his bid to revive America’s flagging industrial sector on Wednesday, with the White House revealing that Taiwanese… Read More ►
Pipelines Are the Most Cost-Effective Mode of Energy Transportation
Natural gas pipelines and linked utilities are the safest, most cost-effective and efficient form of energy delivery in the nation.
Economist Kevin Gillen enumerates that, “transportation by train is significantly more expensive than transportation by pipeline. Just to give you… Read More ►
HDD Used Throughout PA Infrastructure Development
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is used to directly install pipelines underground by avoiding the need to dig trenches. This method is widely used to install infrastructure under sensitive areas like waterways, wetlands, and roads. HDD is used to install a… Read More ►
Lebanon County Zoning Board Votes in Favor of Sunoco Pipeline
Last evening, a local zoning board in Lebanon County turned back the latest attempt by pipeline opponents to halt the construction of the Mariner East pipeline. Lebanon County’s Zoning Hearing Board voted unanimously to pass the following four motions: Sunoco… Read More ►
West Cornwall Township Zoning Hearing Board’s Decision
Last night in West Cornwall …
West Cornwall Township Zoning Hearing Board’s Decision:
Dr. Toomey: I am prepared to make a motion that the Sonoco Pipeline LP is a public utility.
Chair: Do we second that motion?
Mr. Stone: I… Read More ►