Oil, gas producers urge energy exploration under VA Atlantic waters, not just wind turbines above them Evan Jones May 21, 2014 1 minute read Now that the federal government is taking the first steps to develop wind power off Virginia’s coastline, the oil and gas industry says it’s time to explore under the Atlantic. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: The Regional Chamber of Commerce holding its annual economic summitNext: Roanoke City’s Parks and Arts program will continue this summer Related Stories Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0 Wason Center General Assembly issues survey tilts “blue” as to what Virginians favor Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0