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GO-WV Applauds FirstEnergy’s Natural Gas Initiative
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 ...
GO-WV Welcomes Rebecca McPhail as President-Elect
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 ...
GO-WV Applauds FirstEnergy’s New Natural Gas Power Generation Plan in WV
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 ...
WV’s Natural Gas Industry Ready to Power Gov.’s ‘50 by ‘50’ Vision
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 ...
