Today may be one of the biggest moments in recent history for West Virginia. The associated press reports that officials are planning to break ground today, May 9 2011 for a new coal-to-gas plant in Gilbert, West Virginia.
The Logan Banner reported that the plant is expected to triple the tax base in Mingo County. The new coal-to-gas plant will be the first of it's kind in the US.
The Coal Liquification Plant is expected to create nearly 300 full time jobs and will convert 7500 tons of regional coal per day into ultra-clean gasoline.
This might be the industry break through that will rejuvenate the West Virginia economy, and finally provide jobs that are not minimum wage positions.
Papa Dennis Says
Today in History "May 9"
