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 ...

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 ...

AUGUST 28, 2025 - Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia President Charlie Burd today issued the following statement on Governor Morrisey’s announced ‘50 by ‘50’ electricity generation growth plan: “West Virginia’s natural gas industry remains ready to meet the moment and put our low-cost, reliable resources to work in realizing Governor Morrisey’s ‘50 by ...