McPhail says regulatory certainty can help West Virginia turn abundant natural gas resources into electricity, jobs and economic growth CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sept. 14, 2026 — The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) welcomed action announced Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to repeal the majority of the 2024 greenhouse gas ...

Charleston – Members of the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) elected the  Association’s leadership team and Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term during the August Annual  Meeting. The newly elected officers, at-large directors and committee leaders represent companies from across  West Virginia’s natural gas and oil industry and will help guide ...

Two-day career development workshop formed connections between science education and the state’s natural gas sector Science educators from all across West Virginia came together last week for a two-day summit that connected the field of math and science education to West Virginia’s energy industry. The participating teachers attended presentations from industry leaders, received educational ...

Charleston, W.Va.— GOpac today announced its slate of endorsements for the May 2026 primary election, highlighting a group of candidates committed to supporting West Virginia’s oil and natural gas industry, strengthening the state’s economy, and advancing policies that benefit working families and local communities. The endorsements follow a thorough review process led by GOpac ...

March 18, 2026 / Charleston, W.Va. — The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) today announced its endorsement of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito in the upcoming May 2026 primary election, citing her strong leadership and consistent support for responsible energy development. “Senator Capito has been a steadfast advocate for West Virginia’s ...

World Shale Energy Day, celebrated each year on March 17, recognizes the powerful role shale energy has played in modern industry, economic growth, and energy innovation. The date commemorates March 17, 1949, when the first commercial hydraulic fracturing operations were conducted—an innovation that helped launch the shale energy revolution. For West Virginia, shale development ...

YMCA of Parkersburg recognizes Charlie Burd at Heart of Our Community Dinner | News, Sports, Jobs - News and Sentinel VIENNA — The YMCA of Parkersburg recognized longtime community volunteer Charlie Burd during its 2026 Heart of Our Community Dinner on Thursday at the Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center in Vienna. The annual ...

The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) celebrates Governor Morrisey’s announcement of a $4 billion private investment by Penzance Management to develop West Virginia’s first High Impact Intelligence Center in Berkeley County: "The High Impact Data Center designation and the policies supporting microgrid development, reliable baseload generation, and streamlined permitting send a ...