CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia increased natural gas and oil production 14% and 10%, respectively, from 2019-2020, according to a new report from The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia. Producers operating in the state have contributed $3 billion in state severance and property tax revenue since 2008, the report found. “The ...

Manufacturing has long been a pillar of West Virginia’s economy, powered by our skilled workforce and an abundance of natural resources. While reflecting on our history provides us with a sense of gratefulness and pride, future opportunities create a sense of innovation, drive, and growth. Behind this drive and growth is West Virginia natural ...

By David Callahan & Charlie Burd , Matthew Hammond | RealClearWire A natural gas pipeline under construction in rural Pennsylvania. George Sheldon / Shutterstock Despite repeated pledges from President Joe Biden not to increase taxes on working class families, Congress is weighing new energy tax provisions that would be shouldered by all Americans, harm energy job ...

Letter to W.Va. congressional delegation outlines legislation’s harm to consumers, industry CHARLESTON, W.Va., September 2, 2021 – As Congress weighs options to fund the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) today sent a letter to West Virginia’s delegation urging against raising taxes on the American natural gas and ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a letter—led by Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.)—to President Biden urging a reversal of his decision to call upon the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies to increase oil production in response to rising gas prices. Senator Capito and her colleagues made ...

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he is officially reactivating the West Virginia Public Energy Authority (WVPEA). The WVPEA was created by the Legislature with a mission to foster, encourage, and promote the mineral development industry in West Virginia. The Governor made the announcement at the West Virginia Coal Association’s 2021 annual conference. https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-reactivates-West-Virginia-Public-Energy-Authority.aspx

Your Weekly Dose of “Common Sense“ Energy News Brought to you by: The Empowerment Alliance July 16th, 2021 Kudos to Sarah Chamberlain, CEO of the Republican Main Street Partnership, for writing an op-ed encouraging Republicans to stop... The post Common Sense Energy: Feel-Good Lip Service vs. Common Sense Solutions appeared first on TEA. Your Weekly Dose of “Common Sense“ Energy News ...

This week’s “common sense” goes to House GOP Whip Steve Scalise and Congressman Bill Johnson for partnering with the Empowerment Alliance (TEA) to kick off our “Summer Drive for Energy Independence” campaign. They join us in pushing for a pro-American, pro-energy message in the face of higher prices on everything that makes an American summer. Scalise ...

Kris Warner, Executive Director of the WVEDA, is pleased to announce that the West Virginia Economic Development Authority’s CARES Act Award has been granted by the United States Economic Development Administration to help businesses recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, service and retail businesses in West Virginia are eligible. The ...

Last week, the developer of the Keystone XL pipeline announced it was permanently canceling the project, after the Biden administration pulled its permit as one of their first official acts. This pipeline would have safely delivered oil to meet significant demand from American Gulf Coast refineries. Keystone XL was simply an expansion to a system that ...