Energy in West Virginia

West Virginia Energy Intel

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
2 min read
8 stories

Welcome to your daily briefing on energy developments in West Virginia. Today we're covering 8 key stories including updates on west virginia energy headlines, west virginia energy updates. Let's dive in.

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West Virginia Energy Headlines

5 stories

1.1

New 1.2-GW Gas-Fired Plant Planned in WV; Three Solar Projects Also Announced.

Two subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. announced plans to build a new 1,200-MW natural gas-fired power plant on land adjacent to the companies' coal-fired Fort Martin Power Station in West Virginia. Mon Power and Potomac Edison also want….

Why It Matters

Relevant to energy professionals operating in WV.

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1.2

West Virginia Oil & Gas Activity - MineralAnswers.com.

Current West Virginia oil & gas activity includes production data, producing companies, new drilling permits, mineral values, and more. MineralAnswers is the ultimate resource for mineral & royalty owners searching for information on….

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Relevant to energy professionals operating in WV.

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1.3

Oil & Gas Activity in West Virginia.

Our West Virginia oil and gas data includes all production values, operators, wells, drilling permits, well logs, and much more. Overview for all oil and gas activity and production in West Virginia.

Why It Matters

Relevant to energy professionals operating in WV.

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1.4

How we partner with communities in West Virginia - Clearway.

Clearway's clean energy projects have generated $33B in direct investment and $12M in annual tax and lease payments in West Virginia.

Why It Matters

Relevant to energy professionals operating in WV.

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1.5

Renewable Energy - West Virginia Office of Energy.

Less than 5% of West Virginia's electricity generation comes from renewable resources. Hydropower has long been used in mountainous West Virginia, and the.

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2

West Virginia Energy Updates

3 stories

2.1

West Virginia Solar Farm Map & Project List.

Interactive map of solar farms in West Virginia. View project locations, the largest developments, and capacity data.

Why It Matters

Relevant to energy professionals operating in WV.

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2.2

West Virginia embraces the data center boom.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed legislation Thursday aimed at transforming the state into a powerhouse for the energy-hungry facilities.

Why It Matters

Relevant to energy professionals operating in WV.

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2.3

Annual Production Reporting Requirements.

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) enforces state and federal environmental laws in West Virginia to help protect our air, water, and land.

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DateAug 5, 2026
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