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State board approves water certification for Dominion’s pipeline, but with a caveat opponents say will buy more time

by Nelson Bailey | Dec 13, 2017 | Events, Politics of energy

Environmental groups called it a win. Dominion Energy — which is leading the development of the hotly contested Atlantic Coast Pipeline — called it a “very significant milestone.” The 4-3 vote Tuesday by the State Water Control Board on a crucial water quality...

Dominion Energy Arguing to Use Eminent Domain for Atlantic Coast Pipeline

by Nelson Bailey | Dec 13, 2017 | Eminant Domain, For Landowners, Politics of energy

Quinn Robinson A “NO PIPELINE” button on Quinn Robinson’s jacket Kenda Hanuman Anti-pipeline sign in Buckingham County BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) -Dominion Energy is beginning the process to take land to build the Atlantic Coast Pipeline through...

One person killed and 18 injured after explosion at gas pipeline in Austria

by Nelson Bailey | Dec 12, 2017 | Press Releases

ONE PERSON HAS been killed and several others injured in an explosion in Austria, emergency services have said. The explosion took place at the country’s main gas pipeline hub at Baumgarten, east of Vienna, this morning. “An explosion occurred at 8.45 am (7.45am Irish...

Lopez and Rasoul: Pipeline not worth cost to Virginians

by Nelson Bailey | Dec 12, 2017 | Pipelines, Politics of energy

By Alfonso Lopez and Sam Rasoul Lopez and Rasoul are both Democratic members of the House of Delegates. Lopez is from Arlington. Rasoul is from Roanoke. As the State Water Control Board is scheduled to take up certification of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, it’s...

Wild Virginia Sues Virginia State Water Control Board Over Approval of MVP Permit

by Nelson Bailey | Dec 8, 2017 | Press Releases

Today, Wild Virginia has joined allies in filing suit to challenge the legality of the State Water Control Board’s decision to issue a water quality certification for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The lawsuit, filed by attorneys with Appalachian Mountain Advocates in...
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