$2.5B natural gas plant proposal promises 3,000 jobs in West Virginia

November 7, 2025

SHINNSTON, W.Va. (AP) — A proposed 1,200-megawatt natural gas plant in West Virginia could bring thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenue, according to FirstEnergy President and CEO Brian X. Tierney.

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