West Virginia's Natural Gas Boom: Export Potential, Energy Security & Industry Insights

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley is joined by industry experts Charlie Burd from the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia, Kimberly Page from Reese Consulting, and Steve Reese from Reese Energy Consulting. They discuss the future of natural gas, energy security, and the role of West Virginia in meeting growing energy demands. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities of expanding pipeline infrastructure, LNG export potential, and how the state’s thriving natural gas industry plays a key role in the broader energy landscape. Reese Energy Consulting website: https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/ Connect with Steve Reese on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-reese-185a86/ Kimberly Page's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-page/ Charlie Burd's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-burd-67aa9241/ Check out the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia: https://gowv.com/ Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Meet Charlie Burd and the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia 02:08 - West Virginia’s Economic Impact 03:22 - Steve Reese’s Insights on Trends in Natural Gas 05:09 - Natural Gas and Energy Security 06:00 - The Future of Natural Gas in West Virginia 07:32 - Challenges in Pipeline Permitting 08:17 - The Grid and Energy Demands 10:00 - Behind-the-Meter Power Generation 12:12 - The Push for LNG Exports 14:56 - Energy Dominance and Global Trade 16:08 - Toby Rice and Industry Leadership 17:00 - Economic Growth in the Marcellus and Utica Shales 19:03 - Bitcoin Mining and Stranded Gas 21:51 - Upcoming Summer Meeting 23:57 - Collaboration and Competition in the Energy Sector 25:03 - Political Advocacy for Natural Gas 27:23 - Steve’s Upcoming Energy Auditing Program 29:02 - Midstream Engineering Program at West Virginia University 30:01 - Closing Remarks Check out the https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/