AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAppalachian Gas: EQT’s proposed $12.8 billion acquisition of Range Resources would make it the nation’s largest natural gas producer, with nearly 3 million acres across Appalachia. The deal comes as power, data-center and export demand rises; a long-term gas supply contract for a West Virginia power plant ties pricing to the PJM electricity market. Transmission Grid: Public Service Commission hearings are underway on NextEra’s proposed 107.5-mile, 500-kilovolt line through five West Virginia counties. Landowners are pressing for details on property restrictions, construction damage and repairs. Energy and Advocacy: Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is defending his investigation of West Virginia Rivers Coalition and 350.org, while dropping requests for donor identities. The groups say the subpoenas threaten protected advocacy and are asking a federal judge to block the probe. Data Center Debate: District 13 Senate candidates split over data-center development, weighing potential investment against concerns about electricity bills, water supplies and environmental impacts. Infrastructure and Skills: The state has announced more than $58 million for water and wastewater projects in five counties. New River CTC will also offer annual electrical retraining for mine electricians.
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