With the promise of locally available shale gas supplies and advancing technologies, West Virginia officials and industry are looking at the prospects of natural gas vehicles.
A one-day workshop from the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, Clean Cities West Virginia Clean State program, the West Virginia Division of Energy and the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association will focus on the "Compelling Case for Natural Gas Vehicles" Thursday.
Kelly Bragg, energy development specialist at the West Virginia Division of Energy, said more than 150 people interested in the technology and its application have registered.
"It's designed to give the participants a good general knowledge of natural gas vehicles and fueling stations," Bragg said.
There is a lot of interest in the state for what natural gas-powered vehicles could mean for West Virginia, Bragg said. While there are fewer options for the everyday driver, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles' options are more widely available.
The event begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m., with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the NiSource/Columbia Gas Transmission building in Charleston.
The event will feature a review of various factors impacting the natural gas vehicle market, a discussion of specific natural gas fleets, fuel station design and more. Stephe Yborra, director of market analysis, education and communications for the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, is moderating the discussion.
Registration after Feb. 14 is $65. More information about the event is available at www.cleanvehicle.org/workshop/Charleston.shtml
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