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GO-WV Provides Comments on Governor Morrisey’s 50 x 50 Plan
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 ...
Gas can secure WV’s energy future
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 ...
We want more electricity? We need more natural gas.
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 ...
How WV Natural Gas Development Benefits Local Communities
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 ...
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners Natural Gas Power Generation Investment
"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 ...
