PennEast Concedes to Opposition, Cancels Pipeline Project
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Monday, September 27, 2021
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FAR HILLS, N.J., Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PennEast Pipeline Company today announced it will abandon plans for a fossil gas pipeline in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Key Points:
- FAR HILLS, N.J., Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PennEast Pipeline Company today announced it will abandon plans for a fossil gas pipeline in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
- "PennEast has ceased all further development of the Project," the company said in a statement that cited lack of necessary permits as the reason.
- Environmental advocates, residents, and federal, state and local government officials combatted the unneeded pipeline for seven years.
- "My children and I are overcome with sheer joy and gratitude that the fight against the PennEast Pipeline is finally over!"