The purchase of a significant portion of land in the Appalachian region has given Southwestern Energy direct access to the Utica and Marcellus shale plays. In West Virginia, that’s good news not just for the industry but also the work force and its communities. By Samantha Cart West Virginia has attracted national attention over…
Professionals representing the coal, natural gas and manufacturing industries in West Virginia share their thoughts on the current market, exporting, legislation and the challenges their companies are facing.
Despite the state legislature’s efforts, laws in West Virginia that allow pooling exclude shallow horizontal wells. Since wells drilled in the Marcellus Shale are considered shallow, creating a shallow pooling law may be the key to maximizing the state’s shale development.
Climatologist Dr. John Christy explains why he disagrees with the idea of climate change and the EPA’s flawed climate model.
Deep in the heart of coal country, Williamson, WV could have easily resigned itself to be a casualty of the decline in the industry that built it. But this Mingo County town is proving it’s powered by an even greater energy source: a hopeful community.
While others debate the uses of the Mountain State’s abundant natural resources, the West Virginia Army National Guard is taking action and paving the way to community and economic invigoration through the use of reclaimed post-mine land.