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Through these three programs, the Office ensures the protection and proper development of Illinois' oil and gas resources, while protecting Illinois' environment, land, and water resources.
The Office of Oil and Gas is responsible for monitoring and regulating all actions related to the exploration, drilling, storage and production of oil and natural gas. It maintains records on over 55,000 active and 12,000 inactive oil & gas wells.
16 maj 2023 · “West Virginians enjoy significant economic and environmental benefits thanks to the development and use of our homegrown natural gas and oil,” Charlie Burd, Executive Director of the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) said.
17 paź 2024 · In 2022, coal-fired electric power plants accounted for 89% of West Virginia's total electricity net generation. Renewable energy resources—primarily hydroelectric power and wind energy—contributed 7% and natural gas provided about 4%. In 2022, West Virginia was fourth in the nation in natural gas marketed production.
West Virginia is the largest producer of oil and natural gas east of the Mississippi River. The state ranks 33rd in the nation for oil production and 11th for natural gas production. Nearly 80 percent of West Virginia is in forest.
This plan will cover the entire state, enabling eligible entities within West Virginia to apply for competitive funding to implement projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To be eligible for funding, implementation activities must be described in the PEAP.
10 wrz 2024 · FECM, NETL, and EPA are partnering to provide up to $1.36B in financial and technical assistance to improve methane emissions monitoring, detection, measurement, and quantification and also reduce emissions from the oil and natural gas sector.
