Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia
CHARLESTON — The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) will host its 2026 Winter Meeting Jan. 21–22 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center, bringing together natural gas and oil industry leaders, policymakers and professionals from across the state and country.
The two-day meeting will feature industry-focused sessions on market demand, infrastructure and regulatory issues with the theme of “Meeting the Moment.” There will be opportunities for direct engagement between industry leaders and state officials during the meeting.
The agenda includes technical and operational discussions, legislative updates and recognition of industry leadership through the presentation of the Rusty Hutson, Sr. Heritage Award and the GO-WV Gunslinger Award.
“The Winter Meeting provides an important forum for discussing the future of West Virginia’s natural gas and oil industry,” said Craig Colombo, GO-WV Board Chairman and Vice President of Gas Supply for Hope Gas. “It allows industry leaders and policymakers to come together around a theme of responsible development and economic opportunity.”
Click here for the full agenda and information on speakers.
Media interested in covering the event should check in at the event registration desk on second floor or contact Diane Slaughter at 304.984.0308 or [email protected] to schedule interviews (as possible).
About GO-WV:
The Gas and Oil Association of WV, Inc. is a statewide trade association representing companies engaged in all facets of the natural gas and oil industry.




