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Panel discussion: How can natural gas utilization create sustainable economic growth in West Virginia?

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WHAT:  Expert Panel Discussion - How can natural gas utilization create sustainable economic growth in West Virginia? Hosted by the Center for Innovation in Gas Research and Utilization at West Virginia University 

WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 4, Open House 4:30-7:30 p.m., Panel Discussion 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

WHERE: WVU Erickson Alumni Center, Salon A&B

WHO:  Moderator Glynis Board, assistant news director of West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Panelists:

• Katherine Garvey, director, WVU Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic

• Fred King, vice president for research, WVU Research Office

• Evan Hansen, president, Downstream Strategies, Delegate-elect, 51st District
• James Owrey, business development manager, West Virginia Development Office
• James Wood, interim director, WVU Energy Institute

This panel discussion will focus on how economic and community development, resource and environmental management, research, and industry interact to effectively manage the new natural gas economy and set West Virginia up for a strong economic future.

This event is part of the CIGRU Open House focusing on sustainable economic and development.

RSVP: Members of the media who would like to attend the event should RSVP to Tracy Novak at tracy.novak@mail.wvu.edu or 304.293.6928.

-WVU-

tn/11/29/18

CONTACT: Tracy Novak, Energy Institute

304.293.6928; tracy.novak@mail.wvu.edu 

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