Gas
Expansion of $260M gas pipeline completed in North Dakota
A $260M pipeline expansion project is complete in North Dakota.
Utility Sued for $50 Million Over Fatal House Explosion
A $50 million lawsuit was filed against a utility company over an explosion that killed two people and damaged several homes in Flint, Michigan.
In Shadow of Texas Gas Drilling Sites, Health Fears Escalate
Arlington locals are concerned over a Total Energies gas drilling request that would be feet away from a daycare center.
Senate Bill Aims to Prohibit Gas Hookups on New Buildings
Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation to prohibit natural gas hookups on new buildings.
Call for Proposals for the 2022 CGA Conference & Expo Now Open
CGA invites leaders to share their damage prevention success stories and set the agenda for the next decade of damage prevention in Anaheim, Calif., in April 2022.
Gas Explosion in Mexico Building Kills At Least 1
A gas leak in a building in Mexico caused an explosion injuring 29 and killing at least 1.
Companies Remind Communities to Call 811 Before Digging
Piedmont Natural Gas and Duke Energy are reminding customers to call 811 before digging to protect underground infrastructure.
Crew Safety Failure Led to Natural Gas Release and Fire in San Francisco Neighborhood
An investigation determined that safety procedures were not followed in a 2019 natural gas release and fire.
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Joins Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative
The Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative welcomes the Southern Ute Indian Tribe as its newest member.
Pittsburgh International Airport Launches a First-of-Its-Kind Microgrid Powering with Natural Gas and Solar Energy
The Pittsburgh International Airport became the first to power its facility through the use of a natural gas and solar microgrid.
Federal Court Increases Democratic Leverage at FERC on Pipeline Standards
A federal court decision to stop the operation of a Spire pipeline led to the consideration of changes to the pipeline policy standards.
Cadiz Acquires 220-Mile Pipeline Asset
Cadiz Inc. announced the acquisition of a 220-mile pipeline from El Paso Natural Gas.
Brightmark Breaks Ground on Three RNG Projects in Michigan
Brightmark begins three renewable natural gas projects in Michigan that are expected to be completed in the first half of 2022.
Supreme Court Won’t Sidetrack Plans for Natural Gas Pipeline
The Supreme Court sided with a pipeline company that needs to use New Jersey land to build a natural gas pipeline.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Pause on Oil and Gas Leases
A federal judge blocks the Biden administration's pause on new oil and gas leases on federal lands.
Pennsylvania’s Gas-Well Revenue Down as Price, Drilling Drop
Gas well revenue in Pennsylvania is at its lowest after prices sank during the pandemic.
Feds Approve Expansion of North Dakota Natural Gas Pipeline
Officials have approved a natural gas pipeline in North Dakota to help curb excess gas flaring.
Colorado Orders 87 Oil and Gas Wells Shut Pending Cleanup
Colorado orders cleanups to several oil and gas wells after a series of spills and releases.
Natural Gas Terminal Plans in Oregon on Pause
A liquified natural gas pipeline is on pause after Oregon officials reversed two of its permits.
Florida Declares State of Emergency After Pipeline Shutdown
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency after a pipeline was forced to shutdown due to hackers.
Grants Set by EPA to Restore ‘Brownfields’ at Blighted Sites
More than $66 million in grants are set to clean up contaminated or abandoned "brownfields" across the U.S.
New Mexico Sets Record for Monthly Royalty Earnings for Oil and Gas Leases
New Mexico sets a record for oil and gas leasing royalties.
Investigation Underway for Cause of Hilcorp Fuel Line Gas leak
The cause of a natural gas leak in Alaska is under investigation.
Gas Driller Pays $1.9M for Wetland and Waterway Damages
A natural gas driller in Pennsylvania agrees to pay $1.9 million for construction damages.
Indiana Utility Fined $1.1M for Pipeline Safety Violations
An Indiana utility was fined for having pipeline safety violations.
Montana County Approves Permit for an Under River Pipeline
A permit has been approved in Montana County to build a gas pipeline under the Gallatin River.
Multiple Utility Workers Hurt in Gas Explosion Near Houston
A gas explosion led to several utility workers injured on Friday.
Underground Natural Gas Storage Reaches Near-Record Withdraws
Underground natural gas storage is seeing near record withdraws due to cold weather.
Agency to Take Action on Fracking Ban Near Delaware River
A regulatory agency is looking into banning hydraulic fracturing in the Delaware River watershed.
NTSB Investigates Deadly House Fire Involving Gas Pipeline
An Oklahoma deadly house fire involving a gas pipeline is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
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- Explosion in underground PG&E vault leaves one dead in Richmond, Calif.
- Tennessee pipeline gets initial FERC approval despite environmental concerns
- Sinkhole in Texas town accrues over $800,000 in sewer rehabilitation costs
- Water and Sewer Damage Awareness Week highlights infrastructure challenges
- Wisconsin proposes new PFAS drinking water standards to align with federal rules
- Elgin, Ill., joins EPA drinking water initiative to accelerate lead pipe replacement
- Dog River pipeline replacement in Oregon improves water supply with new HDPE pipe
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