Recent Press
America’s Energy State: GO-WV’s Gas and Oil Day Outlines WV’s Energy Future
https://vimeo.com/1072591551/ed5c876dd0?share=copy%3chttps://vimeo.com/1072591551/ed5c876dd0?share=copy%3e West Virginia’s natural gas and oil sector took center stage at the annual Gas and Oil Day at the Capitol. Hosted by the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV), the event brought together industry leaders, experts, workers and policymakers to amplify the significant role ...
Gov. Morrisey, Industry Leaders Ask Legislature to Pass Power Generation and Consumption Act
Proposed legislation opens the door for microgrids and data centers to enter West Virginia Charleston, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey stood with natural resource industry and educational leaders to ask the West Virginia Legislature to pass the Power Generation and Consumption Act to expand data center development in the ...
GO-WV Statement on FirstEnergy Power Plant Upgrades
“FirstEnergy’s decision to upgrade two power plants into state-of-the-art combined-cycle facilities marks a pivotal shift in West Virginia’s energy future. By embracing highly efficient natural gas generation, the company is planning to deliver affordable, more reliable and cleaner energy. Their move isn’t just about modernization, it’s about securing affordable, ...
The State of West Virginia Energy
With the 2025 Legislative Session underway, it is imperative that the legislature prioritize policies that bolster energy and economic growth opportunities, leveraging West Virginia’s abundant natural gas and oil resources to ensure reliable energy access. Fortunately, recent industry and policy developments have supported expanded natural gas and oil production—providing ...
GO-WV Applauds WV DEP’s Primacy Authority for WV CCS Projects
Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) President Charlie Burd issued the following statement after U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced West Virginia secured authority from the U.S. EPA to oversee and administer Class VI well programs in the state, which are critical to advancing carbon capture and ...
