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GO-WV Endorses Senator Shelley Moore Capito for May 2026 Primary

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 ...

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2026-03-18T17:56:43-04:00March 18th, 2026|

World Shale Day

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 ...

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2026-03-13T15:59:55-04:00March 13th, 2026|

YMCA of Parkersburg recognizes Charlie Burd at Heart of Our Community Dinner

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 ...

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2026-02-28T12:35:31-05:00February 28th, 2026|

GO-WV Statement of Support for Penzance High Impact Intelligence Center Investment

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 ...

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2026-02-26T16:30:39-05:00February 26th, 2026|

WV’s Natural Gas & Oil Industry Powers Economic Growth, Strengthens U.S. Energy Security

GO-WV’s 2025 “Gas Facts” highlights the employment and economic impact of state’s growing role in the nation’s energy future CHARLESTON, W.Va. – February 24, 2026 — West Virginia’s natural gas and oil industry continues to drive economic opportunity at home while helping secure reliable, affordable energy for the nation. The Gas and Oil Association ...

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2026-02-24T15:54:12-05:00February 24th, 2026|

Natural Gas Power Delivers More Affordable, Energy Secure Future

February 18, 2026 — Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) President-Elect Rebecca McPhail today released the following statement, reaffirming natural gas and gas-fired power generation are essential to maintaining grid reliability, affordable electricity, and economic growth across the state: "West Virginia is rightly welcoming new natural gas power generation investment, as expanding in-state ...

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2026-02-18T12:25:06-05:00February 18th, 2026|

America Beat Winter Storm Not on Hope, But Natural Gas

By Rebecca McPhail, president-elect of the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia  https://www.theintelligencer.net/opinion/local-columns/2026/02/america-beat-winter-storm-not-on-hope-but-natural-gas/ Winter Storm Fern reinforced a basic reality of the electric grid: when temperatures drop and demand spikes, reliable, dispatchable energy matters. During one of the coldest January spells in decades, natural gas met and exceeded that test, helping ensure families ...

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2026-02-16T11:41:06-05:00February 16th, 2026|

WV House of Delegates Forms Natural Gas Caucus at Annual Gas and Oil Day

Fourth annual industry day draws hundreds to the capitol, educates lawmakers on importance of abundant, locally-produced natural gas CHARLESTON, W.Va. – February 5, 2026 — Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates today announced the formation of the House Natural Gas Caucus, a group created to provide a forum for education, collaboration, and ...

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2026-02-23T11:30:31-05:00February 6th, 2026|

GO-WV Applauds $1 Billion Investment in WV, Nation’s Energy Future

Charleston, W.Va. — The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) applauds the Governor’s  recent announcement of a natural gas-fired power generation project in Marshall County. GO-WV President Charlie Burd issued the following statement: “The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia is extremely encouraged by today’s announcement that Calpine Corporation is moving forward ...

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2026-01-23T10:13:45-05:00January 23rd, 2026|
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