Recent Press

Why WV Needs Cotenancy

February 8th, 2018|

In West Virginia, a single mineral tract could have hundreds of separate owners, or cotenants. Current state statutes prevent development of a mineral tract unless ALL owners (100%) of the property agree to the proposed development; any one owner, no matter how small an interest it has, can prevent a ...

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Burd Appointed to IOGCC

November 14th, 2017|

IOGAWV Executive Director Charlie Burd has been appointed to a three-year term on the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) Steering Committee through November 2020.  Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, who is Chairman of the IOGCC, made the announcement.  Congratulations, Charlie!

Producers Meet in Morgantown

September 8th, 2017|

Brett Loflin (at podium) spoke about legislative matters during the Producers Issues Committee meeting in Morgantown as part of Sports Weekend.  He is IOGAWV's Vice President and chair of the Program and Government Affairs Committees.  The meeting focused on issues of importance to all West Virginia producers including legislative and environmental issues. ...

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