VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL BOARD HEARINGS - NOVEMBER 18, 2025

November 11, 2025

COMMONWEALTH 
OF VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL BOARD HEARINGS
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
     Pursuant to Sections 45.2-1609.C and 45.2-1624.B of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Gas and Oil Board will hold its scheduled monthly hearing commencing at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.  Location: Virginia Energy 3405 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.  Those who wish to join the meeting online, please contact the Gas and Oil office at 276-393-5507, prior to the day of the hearing. If you wish to call-in to the meeting, you may do so by dialing 1-434-230-0065, Conference ID: 753948247#.
    1. The Board will review/approve the remote attendance resolution(s) for any board member (s) that will be attending the meeting remotely.
  2. The Board will receive public comments.
   3. A petition from Keyrock Energy, LLC, for creation of sealed gob unit and force pooling. Unit Powers Bridge #1. Docket Number VGOB 25-1118-4324.
   4. A petition from Diversified Production to transfer the right to operate all units listed in the petition that were established by Board Order from Summit Appalachia Operating, LLC, to Diversified Production. Docket Number VGOB 25-0819-4319. Continued from August 2025.
    5.  A petition from Pocahontas Gas, LLC, for pooling under Oakwood Coalbed Methane Field II. Unit F36. Docket Number VGOB 25-0715-4313. Continued from October 2025. Formal Hearing to be conducted by Presiding Officer Lydia Sinemus.
    6. A petition from Diversified Production, for pooling under Oakwood Coalbed Methane Gas Field II. Unit F-36. Docket Number VGOB 25-1021-4322. Continued from October 2025. Formal Hearing to be conducted by Presiding Officer Lydia Sinemus.
     7. A petition from Pocahontas Gas, LLC, for pooling under Oakwood Coalbed Methane Field II. Unit E36. Docket Number VGOB 25-0715-4315. Continued from October 2025. Formal Hearing to be conducted by Presiding Officer Lydia Sinemus.
     8. A petition from Pocahontas Gas, LLC, for pooling under Oakwood Coalbed Methane Field II. Unit E37. Docket Number VGOB 25-0715-4316. Continued from October 2025. Formal Hearing to be conducted by Presiding Officer Lydia Sinemus.
    9. A petition from Diversified Production, for pooling under Oakwood Coalbed Methane Gas Field II. Unit E37. Docket Number VGOB 25-1021-4323. Continued from October 2025. Formal Hearing to be conducted by Presiding Officer Lydia Sinemus.
    10. A petition from Pocahontas Gas, LLC, for pooling under Oakwood Coalbed Methane Field II. Unit E38. Docket Number VGOB 25-0715-4317. Continued from October 2025. Formal Hearing to be conducted by Presiding Officer Lydia Sinemus.
    11. The Board will receive an update of Board and Division activities from the staff.
    12. The Board will review the October 2025 minutes for approval.
    Information concerning the above docket items can be viewed electronically at: https://www.energy.virginia.gov/DgoInquiry/frmmain.aspx?ctl=68.  
All questions concerning the agenda should be directed to the Gas and Oil Team by telephoning 276-415-9700.
   Anyone needing special accommodations due to a disability for the November 2025 hearing should contact the Virginia Department of Energy in advance of the hearing at 276-415-9700 or by calling the Virginia Relay Center TTY/TDD at 1-800-828-1120 or 1140 by November 11, 2025.
    The deadline for filing of petitions to the Board for the December 2025 hearing is 5 p.m., Friday, November, 14 with the December hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Virginia Energy Big Stone Gap office, 3405 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.
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