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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026
