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GO-WV President Charlie Burd Announces Plans to Retire in 2027

National Search for Successor Underway Charleston, W.Va. – The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) announced today that longtime President Charlie Burd will retire in 2027, following decades of exceptional service to the state’s natural gas and oil industry. A highly respected and trusted leader, Burd has guided the organization through years ...

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2025-07-18T16:30:04+00:00July 18th, 2025|

GO-WV Applauds Collaboration During 2025 Legislative Session

“We thank the Legislature for advancing policies that strengthen West Virginia’s economy and energy future. From microgrid development incentives to streamlined permitting, forward thinking well-plugging reforms and expanded carbon storage capabilities, these actions give us a strong competitive advantage and further position us as America’s energy state. At the center of it all is ...

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2025-04-16T14:47:55+00:00April 16th, 2025|

America’s Energy State: GO-WV’s Gas and Oil Day Outlines WV’s Energy Future

https://vimeo.com/1072591551/ed5c876dd0?share=copy%3chttps://vimeo.com/1072591551/ed5c876dd0?share=copy%3e West Virginia’s natural gas and oil sector took center stage at the annual Gas and Oil Day at the Capitol. Hosted by the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV), the event brought together industry leaders, experts, workers and policymakers to amplify the significant role the sector plays in shaping ...

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2025-04-08T16:27:57+00:00April 8th, 2025|

Gov. Morrisey, Industry Leaders Ask Legislature to Pass Power Generation and Consumption Act

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 ...

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2025-03-19T16:34:56+00:00March 18th, 2025|

GO-WV Statement on FirstEnergy Power Plant Upgrades

“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 ...

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2025-03-13T17:29:26+00:00March 13th, 2025|

The State of West Virginia Energy

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 ...

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2025-02-17T15:48:24+00:00February 17th, 2025|

GO-WV Applauds WV DEP’s Primacy Authority for WV CCS Projects

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 ...

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2025-01-21T15:54:19+00:00January 21st, 2025|
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