natural gas Archives - Mountain State Spotlight

A decade ago, lawmakers created a Future Fund to save coal and gas wealth. It never saved a penny.

by Henry Culvyhouse August 16th, 2026August 14th, 2026

West Virginia legislators created the Future Fund to save severance tax revenues for the future. It never received a deposit.

Tucker County residents want to know what Fundamental Data is planning. The state’s data center laws let companies avoid scrutiny.

by Henry Culvyhouse July 23rd, 2026July 22nd, 2026

Settlement with West Virginia landowners will force nation’s largest natural gas well owner to plug abandoned wells faster

by Sarah Elbeshbishi December 9th, 2024December 9th, 2024

Gas processing plant in front of tree-covered mountains.

The natural gas boom was supposed to bring prosperity to West Virginians in poverty. That didn’t happen

by Erin Beck September 18th, 2024September 27th, 2024

Bills aimed at fixing West Virginia’s unplugged wells gather dust while lawmakers consider exempting operators from some cleanup rules

by Sarah Elbeshbishi February 7th, 2024February 14th, 2024

Biden is touting hydrogen as a source of clean energy and West Virginia officials want in. Here’s what to know about hydrogen hubs

by Sarah Elbeshbishi September 26th, 2023September 25th, 2023

MVP construction vehicles

Federal court dismisses Mountain Valley Pipeline lawsuits

by Sarah Elbeshbishi August 11th, 2023August 11th, 2023

What the Supreme Court’s order means for the future of the Mountain Valley Pipeline — and for West Virginia

by Sarah Elbeshbishi July 30th, 2023August 3rd, 2023

Mountain State Spotlight explains: Why does the Mountain Valley Pipeline need Joe Manchin to change the law?

by Alexa Beyer August 15th, 2022September 8th, 2022

Meet the West Virginians in the path of this massive natural gas pipeline

by Alexa Beyer August 14th, 2022September 8th, 2022