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Invisible pollution escapes from engines, compressors, wellheads and other equipment at underground storage fields like the one in Aliso Canyon. Photo by Southern California Gas

Environment, Methane leak

Aliso Canyon was major pollution source before massive leak

by Ingrid Lobet and Mike Reicher February 14, 2016August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource

Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility in Los Angeles County, partial view. Companies often store natural gas underground in summer, then distribute it for winter heating. Photo: SoCal Gas

Environment, Methane leak

Porter Ranch gas leak stopped, officials say

by Gregory J. Wilcox Los Angeles Daily News February 11, 2016August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource

A relief well is being drilled by the Southern California Gas Company. Courtesy SoCalGasCo/YouTube

Environment, Methane leak

L.A. County methane well under stress

by Ingrid Lobet January 19, 2016August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource

Aerial view of the Aliso Canyon gas leak, two months after the leak began. Courtesy of Earthworks

Environment, Methane leak

Methane leak in L.A. is slowing but remains massive

by Ingrid Lobet January 18, 2016August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource

Signs like these asking for the complete closure of the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage facility, which Southern California Gas considers an essential asset, are beginning to appear at rallies held by residents of Porter Ranch. Jan. 9, 2016, Ingrid Lobet/inewsource

Environment, Methane leak

Methane leak prompts scrutiny of gas wells, storage

by Ingrid Lobet January 11, 2016August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource

First aerial infrared imagery of the release from a ruptured natural gas well in Los Angeles County. Credit: Earthworks/EDF

Environment, Methane leak

Latest effort to control damaged gas well unsuccessful

by Ingrid Lobet December 29, 2015August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource

The community of Porter Ranch lies a mile south of the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Field, where a massive methane release from an injection well is in its seventh week. 1,800 families have been relocated and1,433 more have requested relocation. Dec. 8, 2015 Megan Wood, inewsource

Environment, Methane leak

Massive methane leak is worst in state history

by Ingrid Lobet December 14, 2015August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource

Infrared images like this one taken Dec. 9, are making it possible to see the massive escape of methane and other gases from the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Field in Los Angeles County. Photo: EDF

Environment, Methane leak

Infrared images show extent of gas cloud in L.A. County

by Ingrid Lobet December 11, 2015August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource

Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility in Los Angeles County, partial view. Companies often store natural gas underground in summer, then distribute it for winter heating. Photo: SoCal Gas

Environment, Methane leak

Methane spews unchecked from underground storage facility in Los Angeles County

by Ingrid Lobet December 7, 2015August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource

A sign on SDG&E's headquarters appears in this undated photo. Nicholas McVicker, KPBS

Environment, KPBS

SDG&E takes legal step to lobby on ‘community choice’

by Claire Trageser / KPBS November 23, 2015August 11, 2020 Why you can trust inewsource