Natural gas has long been part of Southwest Virginia’s story. Across the coalfield region, energy development has helped support local jobs, county tax revenue, landowners, small businesses, public services, and the reliable energy needs of homes and industries across the Commonwealth. For communities in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Wise, Lee, Scott, Tazewell, and surrounding areas, natural gas is more than a resource beneath the ground. It is part of a larger economic and community network...

Virginia has long recognized that energy development and environmental stewardship are not competing priorities—they are complementary goals. Senate Bill 333 represents that principle in action, supporting policies that strengthen domestic energy production while advancing practical methane management and environmental progress. Supporting Responsible Natural Gas Development Natural gas remains essential to Virginia’s energy reliability, manufacturing base, and economic growth. Policies like...

For Immediate release: Virginia Oil and Gas Association (VOGA) provides 4200 meals to those in need throughout Southwest Virginia....