Posts Tagged Pipeline
Environmentalists Picket Dominion Shareholder Meeting
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 9, 2018

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While shareholders of Dominion Energy met in Richmond Wednesday for their annual update, pipeline protesters took to the street. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Unusual Pipeline Rulings Leave Advocates to Wonder: What Now?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 13, 2017

A No Pipeline sign is posted next to a property line marker only a few feet from the center line of the route of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
Anti-pipeline advocates are taking stock this week, after a confusing set of decisions by state regulators. They’ve decided to treat two pipeline projects differently, granting approval to one but demanding more review on the other. Mallory Noe-Payne has this look at what’s next.
Both Sides Claim Cautious Victory on Key Regulatory Hurdle for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 13, 2017

Hydrologist William K. Jones, walks up a mountain near the route of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Bolar, Va. The pipeline has broad support from political and business leaders, but is staunchly opposed by environmentalists and many affected landowners. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP Photo)
Anti-pipeline protesters were vocal through two days of public hearings on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. But when a vote finally came, there were no rounds of applause, no shouts of anger. Just confusion. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Faces Last Hurdle in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 11, 2017

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality director, David Paylor, walks along a retention pond for a spring near the route of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
The controversial Atlantic Coast Pipeline faces its final regulatory hurdle in Virginia: permits to be voted on by the state water control board. The two day board meeting began Monday morning with a pump-up for anti pipeline activists. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Water Board Certifies Mountain Valley Pipeline
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 8, 2017

A crowd listens during the start of a meeting of the State Water Control Board in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
After two full days of public hearings, Virginia’s State Water Control Board has given its stamp of approval on the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The pipeline is slated to carry natural gas, running 300 miles through southwest Virginia. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
State Water Board Will Get Final Say on Mountain Valley Pipeline
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 7, 2017

Virginia Delegate elect, Chris Hurst, D-Roanoke, speaks during a news conference prior to a meeting of the State Water Control Board in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. The board is holding two days of meetings and will make a decision on the Mountain Valley Pipeline. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
The fate of a controversial pipeline is now in the hands of Virginia’s Water Control Board. The board heard final public comment on the Mountain Valley Pipeline Wednesday. If approved, it would carry natural gas through much of southwest Virginia. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Question of Pipeline Water Safety to Come Before Board
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 5, 2017

Hydrologist William K. Jones, walks up a mountain near the route of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Bolar, Virginia. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
For those who have been following the progress of two natural gas pipelines, all eyes are on Richmond this week, where members of a citizen board could determine the future of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

