GAS FACTS
2023-2024
As America’s 4th largest natural gas producer, West Virginia energy directly supports a more secure and sustainable way of life. This latest edition of Gas Facts showcases how the Mountain State’s natural gas and oil resources enable energy security, reliability, environmental and socioeconomic opportunities both within the country’s borders and across the globe. GO-WV is proud of the positive impacts made by our industry and organization, and we hope you’ll use this information to spread the word about these benefits and what’s in store for our energy-rich future.
WV
AT A GLANCE
4th Largest Natural Gas Producer in the U.S.
EMPLOYMENT
$5.48 Billion Paid in Property & Severance Taxes since 2008 ~10% of U.S. Natural Gas Supply 15,498 Direct WV Jobs 73,000 Indirect WV Jobs
$97,084 Average Annual Salary
ANNUAL ECONOMIC AND PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS *Note all
$428.4 Million Paid in Property Taxes $235.1 Million Contributed in Severance Taxes
3.21 TCF Natural Gas Produced
18,640,977 Barrels of Oil Produced
ANNUAL WEST VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION (Mmcf) ANNUAL WEST VIRGINIA OIL PRODUCTION (bbl)