PUC Investigation of Mariner East 1 Pipeline Incident in Chester County

On January 25, 2019, the safety investigation by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) – which includes the PUC’s Pipeline Safety Division – regarding Mariner East 1 (ME1) pipeline, operated by Sunoco Pipeline LP, a/k/a Energy Transfer Partners (SPLP), has now shifted to detailed geological surveys around a “sinkhole” … Continue reading PUC Investigation of Mariner East 1 Pipeline Incident in Chester County

Safety First – Call Before You Dig

  “The arrival of warmer spring weather often marks an increase in construction and home renovation across the state, making this a prime time to highlight the importance of safe digging practices,” noted Commissioner John F. Coleman Jr. during the Commission’s Public Meeting today. “Every year, there are approximately 6,000 hits on our underground infrastructure … Continue reading Safety First – Call Before You Dig

Mariner East 2 Pipeline Expansion Project

Sunoco Pipeline L.P. (SPLP) and Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE: SXL) have announced  the commencement of a binding Open Season for its Mariner East 2 Expansion Project. This Open Season is for expanded capacity on the Mariner East 2 system which will be able to transport additional volumes of petroleum products, including natural gas liquids and condensate … Continue reading Mariner East 2 Pipeline Expansion Project

Concerned About a Gas Pipeline?

You are not alone.  Pipelines are common in our region and more are being proposed to transport the Marcellus and Utica gas play natural gas liquids (NGLs) such as propane, ethane, butane, and natural gasoline. They are described as liquids because they are moved through pipes in liquid form. In the atmosphere these substances usually … Continue reading Concerned About a Gas Pipeline?

Media Release: Attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin to address Pennsylvania Pipelines

Prince Law Offices, P.C. is proud to announce that its Attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin is presenting on March 7, 2015 at the PA Local Government Training Partnership:  New Tools and Opportunities for Advancing Sound Land Use at Albright College on the panel Pennsylvania Pipelines:  Providing an Ounce of Prevention. Also participating on the panel are … Continue reading Media Release: Attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin to address Pennsylvania Pipelines