The U.S. Supreme Court, by a 7-2 decision on June 15, overturned a decision by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) did not have authority to grant a permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
ACP Requests FERC to Extend its Certificate for Two More Years
Dominion Energy submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory (FERC) for a two-year extension of time for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to be completed. The certificate that FERC issued for the project on October 13, 2017 expires on October
Ag Secretary Perdue Orders Regulatory Streamlining of National Forests
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced a major streamlining of regulatory processes under the management of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). In a June 12 memorandum to the Chief of the Forest Service Perdue directed that the USFS increase the
New Report Documents Impact of Pipelines Crossing Streams and Rivers
West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Trout Unlimited have released a new report discussing the impact pipeline construction has on rivers and streams. Reducing Impacts of Pipelines Crossing Rivers and Streams notes that the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Mountain Valley Pipeline
Natural Gas Demand to be Down by Record Levels in 2020
A new report from the International Energy Agency (EIA) forecasts that “global natural gas consumption is heading for an estimated 4% drop in 2020.” Among highlights in the report, Gas 2020, are: In the United States output of gas-fired power
Pipeline wins Appalachian Trail battle but may lose war
Card – E&E News – 6/16/20 Related: As Supreme Court hands win to Atlantic Coast Pipeline, other hurdles remain for project
Report: landslides imperil pipelines
Card – The Recorder – 6/18/20
State Officials Applaud U.S. Supreme Court Atlantic Coast Pipeline Decision
Card – The Intelligencer. Wheeling News-Register – 6/17/20
Temporary RV park for Atlantic Coast Pipeline workers planned in Amherst industrial site
Card – The News & Advance – 6/11/20
MVP Again Delays Service, but Appalachian Pipeline Nearly Complete
Card – Natural Gas Intelligence – 6/12/20 Related: MVP Prepares For Construction Completion