New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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U.S. Appeals Court Denies Challenge To Mountain Valley Pipeline Extension
In 2023, the Mountain Valley Pipeline received a three-year extension of its federal approval to build the Southgate Extension from Virginia into North Carolina.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMVP Seeks Federal Nod For Modified North Carolina Extension
MVP now seeks FERC’s blessing for its modified plan, which will transport a higher volume of gas into North Carolina over a shorter pipeline.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMountain Valley Pipeline's Final Cost Nears $10 Billion
When it first broke ground in 2018, the Mountain Valley Pipeline was estimated to cost $3.5 billion.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFERC Tells Court It Has Power To Extend MVP Deadline
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says it has the power to give the Mountain Valley Pipeline more time to build its Southgate Extension.
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Virginia Fines Mountain Valley Pipeline After Water Releases
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has fined Mountain Valley Pipeline $30,500 for erosion control and water pollution violations.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReport: Mountain Valley Pipeline Testing Released Water Again
The June 4 rupture involved an 8-inch connecting hose. According to a report Equitrans filed to Virginia’s DEQ, the release lasted for 15 minutes until a valve was closed, shutting it off.
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