AEP Prepares for Economic Development With Upgrades

WHEELING — American Electric Power is preparing for continued economic development in Marshall and Ohio counties with investments and upgrades to its transmission capabilities and a variety of “customer service” projects, according to Joelle Moray, manager of external affairs for AEP. Appalachian Power, commonly referred to as AEP serves about 44,000 customers in the two Northern Panhandle counties and continues to see growth in this region, according to Moray. “The Northern Panhandle is an area of our company that is growing to the point where this area is actually making ...

XTO Energy Gives Back to Community

BELLAIRE — XTO Energy Inc. may be recognized nationally as a leading producer of oil and natural gas, especially from tight shale formations like those found in the tri-state area, but the company has gained a broader local reputation for using its energy resources to power investments that benefit the communities where it operates. In the Appalachian Basin, a region that is home to the Marcellus and Utica shale formations, XTO Energy, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corp., operates in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. A large focus of its work in Ohio takes place in Monroe and ...

Ohio Oil & Gas Association Grows With the Industry

COLUMBUS — Last year was a year of cultivating success in Ohio’s oil and gas industry and the Ohio Oil and Gas Association fully expects 2019 to be even more productive. According to OOGA spokesman Mike Chadsey, the industry continues to advance, learn, evolve and adapt to the economic conditions of Ohio, the Appalachian Basin and the global marketplace. “We continue to strive to provide affordable, abundant and reliable energy to our fellow citizens both here and abroad,” Chadsey said. “Last year as well as this year, we have found great partners with our land/mineral ...

Williams Energy Making Positive Impact in Community

MOUNDSVILLE — Williams Energy has made its mark on local Ohio Valley communities, with Williams representatives and employees donating time and money at numerous locations and events to give back to their community. Williams spokeswoman Sheri Cramblit said Williams strives to be a good ...

Dominion Energy Gives to Nonprofit Groups

WHEELING — Dominion Energy doesn’t just help to keep the lights on, it also supports local agencies that help area residents meet all sorts of needs. Four area nonprofit organizations will be able to further meet critical needs of community members in need, following generous donations ...

  • 1
  • 2