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Update 284

Dominion Asks for Time Extension to Abandon ACP, Finish Supply Header

Dominion Energy Transportation, Inc. (DETI) filed a request on July 10 with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for an extension of one year to complete abandonment and restoration of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) project.  The request follows the joint announcement on July 5 by Dominion Energy and Duke Energy,

Daniel Shaffer July 16, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

Trump Administration Finalizes Rule to “Gut” NEPA

President Trump announced on July 15 the issuance of a final rule to significantly revise the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).  The changes in NEPA, first proposed by the President in January, would require that Environmental Impact Statements,

Daniel Shaffer July 16, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

“Renewable Natural Gas” Challenged by New Report

Rhetoric vs. Reality, a new report that challenges the potential for fossil gas alternatives (FGAs), such as biogas and synthetic gas to decarbonize buildings, was issued July 14 by Sierra Club and Earthjustice.  The report notes that energy use within buildings accounts for 40% of carbon emissions globally. 

Daniel Shaffer July 16, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

It was more than just a pipeline we defeated

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  • – News Leader – 7/16/20
Daniel Shaffer July 16, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline Is Cancelled, But Here’s Why That’s Not Enough

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  • – Food & Water Watch – 7/16/20
Daniel Shaffer July 16, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

Dominion Pipeline Demise Delays Closer Look at Climate Impacts

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  • – Bloomberg Law – 7/15/20
Daniel Shaffer July 16, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

Dominion’s Post-ACP Clean Energy Awakening: Fact or Fiction?

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  • – Natural Resources Defense Council – 7/14/20
Daniel Shaffer July 16, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

Dominion points to ESG as key factor in decision to off-load gas assets

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  • – Oil & Gas 360 – 7/11/20
Daniel Shaffer July 16, 2020 Local & ACP Read more

Is proposed pipeline through Triad in trouble?

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  • – Winston-Salem Journal – 7/11/20
Daniel Shaffer July 16, 2020 Regional & MVP Read more

Hileman: Why has it taken so long for MVP to get a new permit?

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  • – The Roanoke Times – 7/12/20
Daniel Shaffer July 16, 2020 Regional & MVP Read more
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