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Calif. expects to complete Aliso Canyon natgas review in early 2017

SoCalGas Aliso Canyon facility closed in October, 2015 after massive leak Dec 1 (Reuters) – California agencies expect to complete their safety review of Southern California Gas’ (SoCalGas) Aliso Canyon in early 2017, preventing the utility from injecting natural gas into the Los Angeles storage facility for at least the first half of winter. SoCalGas […]

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After LA gas leak, panel approves moratorium on gas operations

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LA gas leak forced thousands from their homes SACRAMENTO, Calif. _ A bill to extend a moratorium on operations at the natural gas storage facility that had a massive leak for almost four months was approved Monday by a legislative committee, though members were concerned it could lead to power outages. The bill would require Southern

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Massive LA gas leak could be capped in a week: Official

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LA gas leak has spewed more than two million tons of methane LOS ANGELES _ A California official outlined a plan Thursday to cap a massive Los Angeles-area gas leak by the end of next week. The final phase to intercept the ruptured Southern California Gas Co. well is expected to begin Monday, said Wade Crowfoot,

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California gas leak to be stopped ahead of schedule: Utility

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California gas leak to be stopped by the end of Feb., or sooner LOS ANGELES _ A utility company said Monday that it has abandoned efforts to trap and burn the gas released by a huge natural gas leak in Los Angeles, but also said the 12-week-old leak should be stopped ahead of schedule, by

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