Atlantic Coast Pipeline Coverage

Reporter speaks about cancellation of Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline has remained a subject of controversy for years. The natural gas project would have run through eight counties in North Carolina. In the past week, we learned all work on the line has been canceled. New York Times reporter Ivan Penn joined WRAL News to talk about what happened. He has covered the pipeline for a long time.

Developers cancel the Atlantic Coast pipeline

For years WRAL has covered Dominion Energy and Duke Energy's plans to build the line between North Carolina and Virginia. It would've crossed 8 counties in our state alone. But the companies say ongoing delays and increasing cost uncertainty threatened the success of the project.

Dominion, Duke Energy drop plans for gas pipeline from W.Va. to NC

Dominion Energy and Duke Energy announced the cancellation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project citing cost uncertainty and ongoing delays.

Justices revive permit for pipeline under Appalachian Trail

The Supreme Court sided with energy companies and the Trump administration Monday in reinstating a critical permit for a proposed natural gas pipeline that would cross under the Appalachian Trail.

By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press

Why did it cost NC taxpayers $54.79 to mail a letter?

Apparently it takes two months and $50 for the state legislature to make a copy of a letter.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Forest calls for FBI investigation of Cooper

Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, a 2020 gubernatorial candidate, wants the FBI to investigate the actions by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's administration in the permitting process for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

GOP lawmakers, Cooper again trade punches over gas pipeline investigation

Private investigators hired by Republican lawmakers to look at how Gov. Roy Cooper's administration handled the Atlantic Coast Pipeline permitting found that the Democratic governor didn't personally benefit from actions he and his administration took.

Legislative committee reviews report on pipeline permit process

An investigative legislative oversight subcommittee on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline receives the final report from private investigators looking into the permitting process.

Report: Cooper didn't benefit from pipeline actions, but investigators suggest improper influence

Private investigators hired by Republican lawmakers to look at how Gov. Roy Cooper's administration handled the Atlantic Coast Pipeline permitting found that the Democratic governor didn't personally benefit from actions he and his administration took.

Little new information as lawmakers question Cooper advisers on Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Report coming soon from private investigators hired by Republican legislators.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Pipeline interview transcripts released ahead of Friday hearing

Officials at DEQ tell the legislature's private investigators they didn't feel pressure to shade Atlantic Coast Pipeline permit decisions.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

DRAUGHON DRAWS: GOP Gumshoes gum up pipeline investigation

Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Investigators plan Atlantic Coast Pipeline questioning in November

Cooper administration officials expected before legislative subcommittee for what they call a "sham" political inquiry.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Editorial: Is pipeline controversy a partisan political pipe dream?

Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 -- Ten months and nearly $60,000 in taxpayer funds paid to Eagle Intel Services of Wilmington to look into a $58 million Atlantic Coast Pipeline mitigation agreement negotiated by Gov. Roy Cooper's office -- it is hard not to come to the conclusion that it is more about partisan politics than any potential wrong-doing.

Duke scientist: Stop building natural gas infrastructure now

Duke University scientist, former EPA officials: "natural gas can be worse (potentially much worse) for the climate than coal."

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Environmental activists seek reversal of NC permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Environmental activists called on Gov. Roy Cooper's administration Tuesday to reconsider a key permit issued for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Environmental groups want pipeline permit revoked

Environmental groups discuss at a news conference their petition to the state Department of Environmental Quality to revoke a key permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Complaint filed over Wake lawmaker's Duke Energy bill, his law firm's pipeline work

Sen. Dan Blue's family law firm does work for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Atlantic Coast pipeline fight leads to whistleblower bill

Expanded protections for state employees cleared the Senate unanimously Thursday.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Environmental groups push to break Duke Energy's monopoly

Frustrated by renewable energy progress, groups ask to change the electricity game in North Carolina entirely.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Cooper Administration rebuffs investigators, won't let employees cooperate on pipeline inquiry

The General Assembly hired private investigators to look into the Atlantic Coast Pipeline permitting process, but DEQ employees were told not to talk to them.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Cooper administration releases thousands of Atlantic Coast Pipeline documents

The document dump is in response to General Assembly and media requests for information on pipeline negotiations.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter, and Tyler Dukes, WRAL investigative reporter

Search thousands of Atlantic Coast Pipeline records released by the governor's office

Search through thousands of pages released Dec. 20 by the governor's office in response to requests for records related to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the related mitigation fund.

Tyler Dukes, WRAL investigative reporter, and Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Quoting "The Lorax," court tosses permit for pipeline to cross Appalachian Trail

A federal appeals court has invalidated a permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to cross two national forests, including parts of the Appalachian Trail.

Lawmakers move ahead with pipeline investigation

GOP leaders said Wednesday they'll sign a contract with a private investigation firm to probe the Cooper administration's dealings on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, despite a letter from the administration promising records lawmakers requested by Dec. 20.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief