GO-WV Comment on DOE Study

"This study underscores what we’ve long known: the Biden administration's new LNG permit freeze was pure politics. Nothing more, nothing less. "President Biden's actions only served to empower adversaries like Russia while sidelining the immense potential of U.S. energy leadership - and critically, what West Virginia has to offer in reducing global emissions, boosting ...

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2024-12-18T16:46:03+00:00December 18th, 2024|

Methane Emissions Continue to Decline Across US Oil & Gas Basins

Methane emissions from the country’s top oil and gas-producing basins have fallen 44 percent since 2011, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency. This plunge in emissions comes even as the country has managed to shatter energy production records – the United States produced more crude oil than any nation at any time for the ...

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2024-12-12T17:51:48+00:00December 12th, 2024|

How WV’s O & G Industry Leads the Charge to Decarbonization

West Virginia natural gas and oil plays a critical role in the journey toward a lower carbon future, with operators here driving significant emission reduction progress and leading the charge in adopting innovative methods to improve performance. With natural gas already recognized for its low-emission profile, these companies are stepping up their efforts to ...

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2024-12-09T20:59:44+00:00December 9th, 2024|

GO-WV Statement on 2024 Election

Following the 2024 Election results, Charlie Burd, President of the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia, released the following statement: "The Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) congratulates President-elect Trump, Governor-elect Morrisey, as well as all Congressional, state House and Senate members elected in the 2024 General Election. GO-WV looks forward ...

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2024-11-06T14:21:48+00:00November 6th, 2024|

WVDEP MERP Public Meetings Announced

WVDEP’s Office of Oil and Gas hosting public meetings to develop criteria for plugging Marginal Conventional Wells The agency is looking to gather input on what factors should be used to create a ranking system for selecting marginal conventional wells (MCWs) to be plugged. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s(WVDEP) Office of Oil ...

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2024-10-28T17:09:58+00:00October 28th, 2024|

Natural Gas, Oil Industry Activity Drives Benefits in W. Va.

GO-WV’s 2024 “Gas Facts” Edition Highlights Production Growth, Property and Severance Tax Revenues, and Employment Tied to Responsible Energy Development CHARLESTON, W.Va., September 12, 2024 — West Virginia natural gas and oil production increased fourteen and twenty-six percent, respectfully, in 2023, according to the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV)’s annual Gas ...

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2024-09-13T16:45:40+00:00September 13th, 2024|

As Temps Soar, Natural Gas Offers a Cool Choice

Much of the U.S. is experiencing extreme heat this summer and West Virginia is no different. With temperatures regularly nearing 100°F, access to energy is vitally important, and our homegrown natural gas resources can deliver the reliable power needed to keep the AC running and the electricity on. The North American Electric Reliability Corp. ...

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2024-07-15T19:53:52+00:00July 15th, 2024|
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