By Timothy Puko A $750 million power plant project in Lawrence County has taken a big step toward reality with the approval of its state air permit by the Department of Environmental ProtectionThis state agency has permitting and primary regulatory authority over the natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the
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A recent order from Gov. Tom Corbett has natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. drilling critics up in arms claiming it puts the public at risk. The order a “Permit Decision Guarantee” will, according to critics, pressure state employees to more
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Mansfield University is joining the movement to offer degree programs and events aimed at those students wishing to develop a career in the natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. industry with its Marcellus Institute. Degree Programs Mansfield University gained Pennsylvania State System
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Industry experts and followers tend to argue about who the big dog is in the natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. drilling yard. Ohio wants to claim top billing, so does Pennsylvania, so does West Virginia, and so does Texas. It
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Approximately 4,700 gallons of hydrochloric acid spilled at a Leroy Township, Bradford County well pad operated by Chief Oil and Gas at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. According to the well operator Chief Oil and Gas, about 4,000 gallons of the spill was contained by a plastic liner around the well pad. Chief Oil and Gas
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