Thursday, May 24 2012 4:43 PM EDT2012-05-24 20:43:36 GMT
ALEX DOMINGUEZ, Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — RG Steel is idling operations in Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia, the struggling steelmaker announced Thursday as it warned employees of "a lot" of layoffs.
BALTIMORE (AP) — RG Steel is idling operations in Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia, the struggling steelmaker announced Thursday as it warned employees of "a lot" of layoffs. Maryland officials said nearly 2,000 will be laid off in that state.
Thursday, May 24 2012 3:00 PM EDT2012-05-24 19:00:28 GMT
The freewheeling consumer spending of a decade ago is gone and the overall West Virginia economy is recovering from the recession. But until there is some sense of stability in the nation's capital, a
The freewheeling consumer spending of a decade ago is gone and the overall West Virginia economy is recovering from the recession.
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:32:37 GMT
By JAMES E. CASTO For The State Journal HUNTINGTON – The iconic Keith-Albee sign has been restored to its long-time spot on the historic theater's facade. In place since 1928 when the theater opened,
HUNTINGTON – The iconic Keith-Albee sign has been restored to its long-time spot on the historic theater's facade.
Andy Paterno, a West Virginian with a long history in banking and finance, has been named the new president of Huntington National Bank's West Virginia region. He replaces Clayton Rice.
Andy Paterno, a West Virginian with a long history in banking and finance, has been named the new president of Huntington National Bank's West Virginia region. He replaces Clayton Rice.
Thursday, May 24 2012 7:04 AM EDT2012-05-24 11:04:18 GMT
West Virginia women angry over the failure to stop mountaintop removal coal mining are hoping for a big turnout for their Memorial Day protest at the state Capitol.
West Virginia women angry over the failure to stop mountaintop removal coal mining are hoping for a big turnout for their Memorial Day protest at the state Capitol.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 2:38 PM EDT2012-05-22 18:38:48 GMT
West Virginia University's Evansdale campus may be ideally situation for the direct use of geothermal heating and cooling. When West Virginia University scientist Brian Anderson overlays maps of geothermal
WV's geothermal resource is low-temperature and, while it technically could be used to generate electricity, it might be better used for space heating and cooling.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 1:29 PM EDT2012-05-22 17:29:55 GMT
The recommended path for enabling 100,000 megawatts of electric capacity from geothermal resources by 2050 comes to less than the price of one demonstration clean-coal power plant. The recommendation
The needed research, development and demonstration could be had at a reasonable cost, according to a Cornell scientist.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 1:24 PM EDT2012-05-22 17:24:46 GMT
This morning, The State Journal launched Grounded, an energy-focused blog written by energy reporters Pam Kasey and Taylor Kuykendall. The blog will focus on issues related to coal, natural gas,
This morning, The State Journal launched Grounded, an energy-focused blog written by energy reporters Pam Kasey and Taylor Kuykendall.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 1:11 PM EDT2012-05-22 17:11:57 GMT
BY KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Some people are absolutely sure gas drilling threatens public health, while others are absolutely sure it doesn't. Geisinger Health Systems is looking
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Some people are absolutely sure gas drilling threatens public health, while others are absolutely sure it doesn't. Geisinger Health Systems, whose clinics serve people in and near shale gas drilling areas, is looking for more facts in its internal patient records.
A meeting of the Independent Oil and Gas Association will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, with a number of presentations regarding the growing industry.
The bulk of Tuesday's agenda at IOGA West Virginia Winter Meeting at the Charleston Town Marriott will include technical sessions, but two receptions will also be held Tuesday evening. One is a reception for donors to GOPac, a political fundraiser for the gas and oil industry in West Virginia. The other is for IOGA members and legislators.
Wednesday, IOGA's conference will begin with a breakfast and keynote address from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. A panel of the state's oil and gas CEO's to discuss their 2012 business plans will include the top officers of CONSOL Energy, Antero Resources, EQT and Noble Energy.
Also on Tuesday, there will be presentations given on the National Petroleum Council's study of supply and demand, Appalachian's shale relative to overall U.S. energy and water management issues.
The event concludes with a membership reception and banquet as well as a reward show and entertainment.
IOGA was formed in 1959 and represents companies and individuals who support the extractive industry.
There are two major industry groups representing oil and gas in West Virginia, IOGA and the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association.
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