Count the Cans: Community Collection Day

There is no summer vacation from hunger. That’s why DHG is hosting its fourth annual “Count the Cans: Community Collection Day,” along with the Four Points by Sheraton Charleston and media partner WCHS TV-8/FOX 11. The event on Thursday, June 11th benefits Mountaineer Food Bank, which serves 48 counties and more than 600 feeding programs […]

The Appalachian Advantage

The purchase of a significant portion of land in the Appalachian region has given Southwestern Energy direct access to the Utica and Marcellus shale plays. In West Virginia, that’s good news not just for the industry but also the work force and its communities.    By Samantha Cart West Virginia has attracted national attention over […]

Industry Insiders

Professionals representing the coal, natural gas and manufacturing industries in West Virginia share their thoughts on the current market, exporting, legislation and the challenges their companies are facing.

Maximizing the Marcellus Shale: Benefits of Shallow Well Pooling

Despite the state legislature’s efforts, laws in West Virginia that allow pooling exclude shallow horizontal wells. Since wells drilled in the Marcellus Shale are considered shallow, creating a shallow pooling law may be the key to maximizing the state’s shale development.

A Case Against Climate Change

Climatologist Dr. John Christy explains why he disagrees with the idea of climate change and the EPA’s flawed climate model.