Charleston, W.Va. — The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) applauds the Governor’s State of the State address and his clear focus on economic development, job creation, and policies that position West Virginia for long-term growth. In response to the address, GO-WV President Charlie Burd issued the following statement: “We appreciate the Governor’s ...

Charleston, W.Va. – January 6, 2026 – The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) appreciated the opportunity to provide comments on the development of Governor Patrick Morrisey's Comprehensive Energy Policy, which were due December 23, 2025. Below is an excerpt from GO-WV’s full comments: GO-WV represents the state's upstream, midstream, and downstream ...

By Charlie Burd, President, and Rebecca McPhail, President-Elect, Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia West Virginians have powered this nation for more than a century. The natural gas and oil industry has provided reliable energy, good jobs and a strong economic foundation for families across our state. That legacy matters, and so does ...

https://www.wvnews.com/theet/opinion/columns/we-want-more-electricity-we-need-more-natural-gas/article_af3f2f9d-a9c3-4bf1-a35c-d92906d52b47.html In late October the West Virginia Office of Energy hosted the annual Governor’s Energy Summit, that focused on  recent energy investments, grid resilience and increased power demand due to data centers and other AI technologies. Thanks to the vast natural gas energy resources right underneath our feet, West Virginia is well-positioned to lead ...

Most people rarely think about energy beyond the ability to power homes and businesses. While access to affordable and reliable power is certainly a key benefit of domestic energy production, development also drives vital resources – such as jobs, tax revenues and investment – to local communities that make West Virginia a better place ...

"It's exciting to see more investments coming to West Virginia thanks to our abundant natural gas. Natural gas remains the most efficient and affordable source of energy and helps to reduce the cost of electricity for families and businesses alike. Investments like Blackstone's not only support good-paying local jobs but also provide the modern energy infrastructure ...

Gas the most reliable, affordable fuel to meet WV ‘50 by 50’ energy goals November 6, 2025 - Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia President Charlie Burd provided the following statement following First Energy’s investment announcement alongside industry and elected leaders today: “Adding new state-of-the-art natural gas plants - like FirstEnergy’s initiative - shows how ...

Joins Charlie Burd in Co-Leadership Role The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) announced today that Rebecca McPhail has been selected as president-elect of the association. McPhail will serve alongside current president Charlie Burd in a co-leadership role to ensure a smooth transition before Burd’s planned retirement next year. “I am honored ...

Charleston, W. Va. – The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) praised FirstEnergy’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), filed today with the West Virginia Public Service Commission, which includes the company’s proposal to build 1.2 GW of new natural gas-fired power generation in the state. FirstEnergy’s proposal can power more than a million homes ...