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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is extending a 90% federal loan guarantee to eligible small businesses across the domestic energy and mining supply chain, a move designed …
SBA Expands 90% Loan Guarantee to Energy Supply Chain Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy is offering up to $65.5 million for cost-shared projects aimed at increasing domestic oil and natural gas output, reducing operating costs and strengthening …
Energy Department Offers $65.5 Million for Oil and Gas Projects Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) and Prime Data Centers are partnering on a natural gas infrastructure project in Pennsylvania’s northern tier to support what the companies described …
UGI, Prime Plan Gas-Fueled AI Data Center Expansion Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials approved more than $1.4 million in grants to expand natural gas infrastructure and support economic development projects in two counties, state officials announced.
Pa. Approves $1.4M Grants to Expand Gas, Boost Development Read More
What This Means for You Dura-Bond Pipe will add more than 250 jobs at its Steelton facility under a new $300 million contract. The company will add an additional shift …
$300 Million Pipe Contract to Create 250 Jobs at Steelton Plant Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Democratic lawmakers this week unveiled legislation that would impose a severance tax on natural gas production in Pennsylvania, reviving a long-running debate over whether the state is …
Democrats Push New Gas Severance Tax, Saying Pennsylvania Is Leaving Billions Behind Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has begun replacing its gasoline-powered Chesco Connect buses with propane-fueled vehicles, marking a shift county officials say will cut emissions, reduce operating costs, and …
Propane Buses Roll Out in Chester County, Promising Cleaner Air and Big Savings Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy last week launched a sweeping set of initiatives aimed at reshaping the nation’s mineral supply chains, accelerating long-stalled permitting reforms, and advancing …
Energy Department Unveils Massive Push to Rebuild U.S. Supply Chains, Modernize Infrastructure Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Equitrans, LP, is facing criminal charges for its role in a major natural gas leak in 2022 that released methane …
Toxic Leak, Ruined Land: Energy Giant Equitrans Faces Charges in PA Gas Disaste Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has reversed its prior restrictions on Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of Hess Corporation, officially setting aside a final consent order that had blocked Hess …
FTC Drops Restrictions on Chevron-Hess Merger, Citing Flawed Antitrust Claims Read More