Pennsylvanians

The Pennsylvania Senate approved its version of an impact fee on natural gas by a narrow vote last Wednesday night, but it’s still uncertain whether Pennsylvanians will get a revenue boost or the proverbial lump of coal for Christmas.

The Pennsylvania Senate approved its version of an impact fee on natural gas by a narrow vote Wednesday night, but it’s still uncertain whether Pennsylvanians will get a revenue boost or the proverbial lump of coal for Christmas.

Summit Midstream Partners LLC is acquiring midstream gas assets in the Piceance Basin from Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. for $590 million. The assets include about 260 miles of pipeline and 90,000 hp of compression facilities and serve Mamm Creek, Orchard and South Parachute production in the area around Rifle, CO. They are currently transporting about 500 MMcf/d of gas under long-term contracts with multiple producers, according to Summit. Dallas-based Summit, which is privately held, has also committed to build for Encana the midstream infrastructure necessary to support its emerging Niobrara development. The sale of the Piceance Basin assets is subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected to close during the current quarter.

Since April more than 20,000 Pennsylvanians, predominantly school children, have viewed the displays in an energy on wheels exhibit, underwritten largely by oil and gas companies and suppliers, staffed by volunteers and housed in a brightly colored, 42-foot trailer truck.

Since April more than 20,000 Pennsylvanians, predominantly school children, have viewed the displays in an energy on wheels exhibit, underwritten largely by oil and gas companies and suppliers, staffed by volunteers and housed in a brightly colored, 42-foot trailer truck.

GreenMountain.com, a retail electricity marketer with a penchantfor things environmental, will plant a tree in honor of allPennsylvanians who use its “Tree-Free Billing” program —otherwise known as an Internet account.