MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s natural gas industry continues to thrive and to contribute to the state’s economy: That’s the message of a report released this week by GO-WV, the Gas […]
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Guest essay: Now is Manchin’s moment to protect W.Va. energy and plastics
by Delegate Mark Zatezalo Since the first day of the 117th Congress, the state of West Virginia has enjoyed an exceptionally large role in our nation’s political spotlight. Communities across […]
GO WV urges DC lawmakers to oppose methane tax in $3.5T reconciliation bill, saying it punishes prodcution and will harm consumers
MORGANTOWN – The Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia – GO WV – sent a letter on Thurday to all five members of the state’s Congressional delegation asking them […]
Green advocates rally outside Sen. Capito’s office to urge her support for $3.5T social infrastructure bill
MORGANTOWN – Twelve adults and three children assembled in front of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito’s waterfront office building late Thursday afternoon to urge her to support the $3.5 trillion social […]
Poll: West Virginians ready to embrace new energy future, secure good jobs
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Nature Conservancy teamed to conduct a poll on West Virginian’s views of the state’s energy future. The results, released Thursday […]
Gov. Justice reactivates Public Energy Authority to promote mineral industry interests
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice announced Saturday that he is reactivating the West Virginia Public Energy Authority. The WVPEA was created by the Legislature with a mission to foster, encourage, […]
Pa. town saved by fracking fears Biden will kill its prosperity
Thirty years ago, Jason Capps was a young man with ambition, but when he looked around Canonsburg, Pa., near Pittsburgh, where he grew up, all he saw were opportunities slipping […]
Northeast Natural Energy seeking independent certification for environmental, social governance standards
MORGANTOWN –Northeast Natural Energy has taken a leading step among area natural gas producers to seek dual certification for adherence to what’s called ESG standards: Environmental, social and governance. These […]
Guest essay: Gas and oil vital to West Virginia’s economy and future
by Charlie Burd This year has been a challenging one. The pandemic has affected all of us, and our industry, much like every sector, is adapting. While many more challenges […]
DEP to cut more than third of its staff
MORGANTOWN – Significant revenue shortfalls have led the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Oil and Gas to cut more than a third of its staff – including inspectors. […]
