FAIRMONT – The state Department of Environmental Protection has $38 million in federal funds to plug certain oil and gas wells and is gathering public input on […]
Tag: methane emissions
Northeast Natural Energy using innovative liquid nitrogen system to reduce methane emissions at well sites
MORGANTOWN – Northeast Natural Energy has taken another step forward in its quest to produce clean, green energy. Northeast – with offices in Morgantown and Charleston – […]
Diversified Energy cuts methane emissions, increases well capping in 2023
MORGANTOWN — Regional natural gas producer Diversified Energy continues to make strides in curbing methane emissions and in capping orphaned and end-of-wells, according to its 2023 Sustainability […]
Guest essay: Mitigating methane emissions: A path to a sustainable future for W.Va.
by Regan Galbraith In the heart of a state defined by the echoes of coal mining, where my grandfather worked hard as a coal miner for years, […]
April 9 letters to the editor
Before going nuclear, try geothermal energy West Virginians have dodged a bullet — for now. The West Virginia Senate tabled a bill that would have allowed our […]
Feb. 12 letters to the editor
New methane rule is crucial for W.Va. It’s estimated almost a quarter of today’s global warming is caused by methane gas. This isn’t just an environmental concern, […]
Guest essay: Methane mitigation means opportunity for W.Va.
by Delegate Evan Hansen Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is used to heat our homes and cook our food. Yet, much of this valuable natural […]
Landowner, environmental groups push for bills to put more gas well inspectors into the field
MORGANTOWN — A group of landowner and environmental interests spoke Monday morning about the pressing need to put more oil and gas well inspectors in the field, […]
Diversified Energy investing $9 million to detect, curb methane emissions at WV and other Appalachian gas wells
MORGANTOWN — Regional natural gas producer Diversified Energy has undertaken two programs to detect and produce methane emissions from its wells. Diversified said it will be investing […]
Guest essay: Thank Manchin for reinstated methane regulations
by Mike Manypenny In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted measures to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. The reforms had strong support […]
