Virginia Energy

Geology

Geology & Mineral Resources

The office of Geology and Mineral Resources works to reduce risk from geologic hazards and encourage sustainable development through the wise use of mineral, land, water and energy resources. From detailed maps and technical reports to complex geological data and core samples, our team of experienced geoscientists provide expert assistance in all matters relating to Virginia's geological and mineral resources.

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Energy

State Energy Office

The State Energy Office works to promote sustainable energy practices, expand Virginia's clean energy inventory and ensure equitable access to renewable energy programs across the state. By working closely with community, legislative and industry stakeholders, we aim to create a reliable, sustainable and affordable energy future for all Virginians.

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Coal

Coal Mine Safety & Mined Land Repurposing

Virginia Energy's Coal Mine Safety and Mined Land Repurposing offices work to ensure safe and environmentally responsible coal mining operations in the state. Coal Mine Safety provides resources for worker safety, licensing, compliance and mine reclamation to keep operations safe, clean and productive. Mined Land Repurposing regulates surface mining effects, reclaims abandoned mine lands, issues permits and addresses citizen concerns related to land impacted by coal mining activities.

Mine Safety
Mined Land Repurposing
Mineral Mining

Mineral Mining

From construction sites to art galleries, minerals extracted in Virginia are used in industries across the world and contribute thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to our economy. Virginia Energy provides for the safe and environmentally sound production of Virginia's non-fuel minerals, administering both safety and regulatory programs for all mining operations.

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Coal

Mined Land Repurposing

Mined Land Repurposing is responsible for ensuring the reclamation of land affected by surface and underground coal mining activity. The team regulates surface effects of coal mining, reclaims abandoned mine lands, issuing permits and responds to citizen concerns.

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Gas and Oil

Gas & Oil

Virginia's first commercial natural gas well was drilled near Bristol in 1931. Nearly 100 years and over 10,000 wells later, the natural gas industry continues to be an integral part of the Commonwealth's economy. Virginia Energy regulates the effects of gas and oil operations through permitting, inspections, client assistance, abandoned well reclamation, correlative rights protections and conservation awareness.

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contacts
  • Brad Boyd
  • (276) 639-6095
  • Matt Heller
  • (540) 256-2575
  • Randy Moore
  • (276) 393-1409

  • Chris Whitt
  • (276) 298-5896

  • Mike Willis
  • (423) 416-6242
  • Phil Skorupa
  • (757) 897-8544

  • Paul E. Saunders
  • (804) 519-7440
  • Darlene Gibson
  • (276) 523-8234
  • Tarah Kesterson
  • (276) 356-3405

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Virginia Energy serves as the Commonwealth's steward of mineral and energy resources and has since 1985. Whether we're promoting worker safety or launching an energy rebate program, our team of over 200 experts are here to serve you and your community as we navigate environmental, economic development and infrastructural initiatives that impact the nearly nine million people who call Virginia home.