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 ...

“This is incredible news for West Virginia and a clear sign of the opportunities in front of us when we put our natural gas resources to work here at home. Investments like the Monarch Compute Campus in Mason County show that our state can play a leading role in powering the next generation of ...

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 ...

https://www.wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/rebecca-mcphail-keeping-energy-wealth-at-home-opinion/article_f0fc2b59-636e-4638-b170-9a32ee56463f.html Although most people think about powering homes when they think of natural gas, in West Virginia, natural gas is far from just an energy source. For thousands of families, it is a monthly envelope in the mailbox, a direct deposit that shows up right on time and a quiet reminder that what is ...

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 ...