Proposed legislation opens the door for microgrids and data centers to enter West Virginia Charleston, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey stood with natural resource industry and educational leaders to ask the West Virginia Legislature to pass the Power Generation and Consumption Act to expand data center development in the state. The bill will allow ...
“FirstEnergy’s decision to upgrade two power plants into state-of-the-art combined-cycle facilities marks a pivotal shift in West Virginia’s energy future. By embracing highly efficient natural gas generation, the company is planning to deliver affordable, more reliable and cleaner energy. Their move isn’t just about modernization, it’s about securing affordable, dependable energy for the region ...
With the 2025 Legislative Session underway, it is imperative that the legislature prioritize policies that bolster energy and economic growth opportunities, leveraging West Virginia’s abundant natural gas and oil resources to ensure reliable energy access. Fortunately, recent industry and policy developments have supported expanded natural gas and oil production—providing an avenue for West Virginia ...
Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) President Charlie Burd issued the following statement after U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced West Virginia secured authority from the U.S. EPA to oversee and administer Class VI well programs in the state, which are critical to advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects: "Gaining primacy ...
From plastic holiday wreaths to elaborate gift wrapping, decorations and traditions ensure that the holiday season remains the most festive time of year. However, many may not realize that natural gas-derived products are used throughout holiday celebrations – beyond keeping the lights on and furnaces running. Natural gas products are vital to various components ...
"This study underscores what we’ve long known: the Biden administration's new LNG permit freeze was pure politics. Nothing more, nothing less. "President Biden's actions only served to empower adversaries like Russia while sidelining the immense potential of U.S. energy leadership - and critically, what West Virginia has to offer in reducing global emissions, boosting ...
Methane emissions from the country’s top oil and gas-producing basins have fallen 44 percent since 2011, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency. This plunge in emissions comes even as the country has managed to shatter energy production records – the United States produced more crude oil than any nation at any time for the ...
West Virginia natural gas and oil plays a critical role in the journey toward a lower carbon future, with operators here driving significant emission reduction progress and leading the charge in adopting innovative methods to improve performance. With natural gas already recognized for its low-emission profile, these companies are stepping up their efforts to ...
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