From The Logan Banner: The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s actions – or inactions – again are raising questions about its commitment to doing a thorough job of protecting the state’s environment. Again, just like in September, the concerns have to do about how the agency is handling a[Read More…]
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Editorial: W.Va. Ethics Commission right on conflict of interest
From The Inter-Mountain of Elkins: Local officials must respect public’s trust West Virginia is full of small towns and counties in which it can be difficult for public officials to avoid the appearance of conflicts of interest. Sometimes, the best person for a local government job may be related[Read More…]
Editorial: Understanding how W.Va. government works is essential to democracy
From The Journal of Martinsburg: Many Americans don’t understand their government. It’s true we can’t comprehend lawmakers who fail to listen to their constituents, seem unable to reach a compromise, make a deal or get things done. But, that’s not actually what we’re talking about. We’re talking about the[Read More…]
Gov. Justice to host press conference 11:30 a.m Monday on China Energy $83.7 billion investment deal
WVPA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has scheduled a press conference for Monday, Nov. 13, at 11:30 a.m. in the Governor’s Reception Room at the State Capitol to provide more details on Thursday’s announcement that West Virginia has entered into an agreement with China Energy Investment Corporation on $83.7 billion in possible shale gas development and chemical[Read More…]
China gas deal with WV generates more questions than answers
By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said it’s proof that the “tides are turning” in West Virginia. Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher called it “unprecedented.” Rep. David McKinley said it will “spur tremendous economic growth in our communities.” But concrete details about exactly what the[Read More…]
Business leader Patrick Ford: Weirton an ideal site for ethane cracker plant
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Patrick Ford believes Weirton — roughly halfway between the Royal Dutch Shell ethane cracker in Beaver County, Pa. and the potential PTT Global Chemical cracker at Dilles Bottom along the Ohio River — is ideally positioned for petrochemical development.[Read More…]
WV-China shale, chemical deal is a ‘game-changer’
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — State and local officials are heralding the announcement that West Virginia has entered into an agreement with China Energy Investment Corp. Ltd. for the company to invest $83.7 billion in shale gas development and chemical manufacturing in West Virginia over 20 years. West[Read More…]
Investments in West Virginia natural resources could boost gas plants
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A natural gas-fired power plant in Brooke County could be one of the initial projects funded by the $83.7 billion that China Energy plans to spend in West Virginia. While in China Thursday, West Virginia Secretary of Commerce Woody[Read More…]
WV announces $83.7B shale gas, chemical deal with China Energy
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has a $83.7 billion investment agreement in place with a China-owned energy company for shale gas and chemical manufacturing projects in the state over the course of 20 years, the state Department of Commerce announced Thursday morning. Gov. Jim Justice[Read More…]
Energy officials react to the W.Va., China Energy $83 billion energy agreement
By VICTORIA L. CANN The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — State officials and companies are looking to the future after an announcement by the West Virginia Department of Commerce about China Energy Investment Corporation Limited’s plan to invest $83.7 billion in shale gas development and chemical manufacturing projects in the[Read More…]