On December 14th, the West Virginia Legislature passed, and Governor Tomblin signed, new legislation concerning the regulation of horizontal well operations. The new law is designed to address the changing technologies associated with the construction and drilling of horizontal well facilities.
The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia is a statewide, non-profit trade association representing companies engaged in the extraction and production of natural gas and oil in West Virginia. To learn more about how to join our Association, click here.
The IOGAWV Winter Meeting is scheduled for February 21-22 in Charleston at the Charleston Town Center Marriott. Make sure to make your plans to attend the meeting. To register for the event, download the registration form, fill it out and send it back to us.
The purpose of the Just Beneath the Surface alliance is to provide the public with facts, debunk false information and offer an in-depth look into the natural gas industry. By becoming a member of the alliance, you are showing support for the natural gas industry.
There has never been a more important time to get involved in our Legislative process. We have to make sure that our Legislators know how important the natural gas industry is to the State of West Virginia through job creation, economic development and future growth.
To keep up with the latest news from the West Virginia oil and natural gas industry, check out the monthly IOGAWV newsletter. Hear from Board members and industry experts about upcoming events, the latest industry trends and what is in store for the future of WV oil and natural gas.