Stable management made possible by abundant energy overseas.

Functions as an energy hub for the global economy [5th in total energy production in the United States].

West Virginia serves as an energy hub for both the national and global economy. The state ranks fifth in the nation for total energy production. West Virginia is the second-largest coal producer in the country and the seventh-largest natural gas producer. Renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power and wind energy, account for 4.6% of the state's net electricity generation. West Virginia is located in the heart of the Appalachian Basin, where abundant natural gas is stored in the Marcellus, Rogersville, and Utica shale formations. Its convenient location is ideal for companies looking to be close to natural gas storage fields, gathering lines, and transmission lines. West Virginia was one of the first states in the region to establish clear rules to protect the interests of the environment, landowners, and industry, creating a framework for drilling regulations. For more details, please download the catalog from the link below.

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Large-scale solar power generation project at an old open-pit mining site in West Virginia Providing solar power generation to homes or single businesses in West Virginia. Due to the lack of large-scale solar power generation, the 2019 WV legislature expanded opportunities for this technology and streamlined the permitting process for two investor-owned utilities in the state. Recently, Appalachian Power Company, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, announced a proposal for a solar power generation project within its service area in southern West Virginia. The WV Energy Office, within the West Virginia Development Office, has identified and completed solar assessments for many open-pit mines across the state in collaboration with Marshall University's Center for Environmental, Geotechnical, and Applied Sciences (CEGAS) and the Brownfield Assistance Center (BAC).