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 with a more than $1 billion natural gas-fired power generation project in Marshall County – an investment that underscores West Virginia’s growing role in powering the nation. We were especially proud to have Governor Morrisey share this exciting news with our members during the GO-WV Winter Meeting.
Natural gas is the fuel of West Virginia’s future, and this investment reinforces what our industry has long known: our abundant natural gas resources, skilled workforce, and strategic location make our state a natural fit to power lives today and tomorrow. Projects like this are critical to modernizing our state’s grid infrastructure, creating high-quality jobs, and ensuring West Virginia’s role as a cornerstone of American energy security.
The Calpine project reflects growing demand for reliable, dispatchable energy and aligns squarely with the Governor’s 50-by-50 energy vision. We commend Governor Morrisey and his administration for fostering a policy environment that encourages private investment and recognizes natural gas as essential to meeting rising power needs while supporting local communities.
GO-WV looks forward to continued collaboration with state leaders, developers, and local stakeholders as this project moves forward and delivers lasting economic and energy benefits for West Virginia.”
