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A vision for the future that embraces innovation and harnesses the talent, resources, and opportunities of Appalachia to transform our region, nation, and the world – all while lowering emissions and providing more low cost energy.

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A vision for the future that embraces innovation and harnesses the talent, resources, and opportunities of Appalachia to transform our region, nation, and the world.

Appalachia First

Blake Lightholder

Appalachia First 2024

A little more than a year ago, we cast the vision that Appalachia can be the launchpad to a more efficient and sustainable future catalyzed by lower carbon intensity natural gas. We believe our lower emissions natural gas and its derivative products, brought about by innovation and new technologies, are the catalyst to a more sustainable and secure future that lasts for generations – particularly as it relates to maximizing these benefits locally.

By George Omiros, President and Chief Executive Officer, Food Helpers

Food Helpers, CNX Resources Join Forces to Address Food Insecurity in Washington County and Beyond 

CNX Chief Operating Officer Navneet Behl expands the Appalachia First vision.

Executing A Formula for New Energy and Manufacturing Catalyzed in the Prolific Appalachian Basin

By Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV), co-chairs of the Appalachian Congressional Caucus

Fighting for Appalachia at Home and in Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) in launching the Congressional Appalachian Caucus. The Appalachian Caucus will focus on energy, healthcare, transportation, and broadband policies for people who live in Appalachia and surrounding regions.

Miller, Reschenthaler Launch the Congressional Appalachian Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) in launching the Congressional Appalachian...

CNX’s “Appalachia First” vision helps businesses like Deep Well Services and local community members take advantage of the natural gas economy. 

CNX Resources and Deep Well Services Invest in People First to Fuel the Appalachian Economy

By John Sabo, Vice President of Business Development, Deep Well Services

75 jobs will be coming to Richlands, Va as a $900,000 loan from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority to the Tazewell County Industrial Development Authority is used to assist CNX

CNX Resources Expansion Bringing 67 Retained, 8 New Jobs to Richlands

TAZEWELL, VA – MAY 26, 2023 — Sixty-seven retained and eight new full-time jobs, for a total of 75 jobs will be coming to Richlands, Va., as a...

TAZEWELL, VA – MAY 26, 2023 — Sixty-seven retained and eight new full-time jobs, for a total of 75 jobs will be coming to Richlands, Va., as a $900,000 loan from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) to the Tazewell County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is used to assist CNX Resources in the relocation and expansion of the gas company’s Virginia headquarters.

Dress for Success Pittsburgh Supports CNX Resource’s Appalachia First Vision

Dress for Success Pittsburgh, CNX Resources Committed to Disrupting the Cycle of Poverty

By Tanya Vokes, Chief Executive Officer, Dress For Success Pittsburgh

CNX and ‘Joe Knows Energy’ Promote Appalachia First by Working Together

Helping Small Businesses Thrive

An essay by George Brown, Executive Director, the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program on the benefits of natural gas to Ohio and the surrounding region.

the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program

An essay from the Ohio Natural Energy Institute

Natural Gas is Foundational to Ohio’s Future

By George Brown, Executive Director, the Ohio Natural Energy Institute

Guest essay from Ohio State Representative Monica Blasdel

Stepping Up for East Palestine, OH

An editorial by Jeff Kotula of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce linking President Biden's 2023 State of the Union Address to Appalachian manufacturing.

OP-ED: "Made in America" to "Made in Appalachia"

An editorial from the Washington County Chamber of Commerce

"Made in America" to "Made in Appalachia"

By Jeff Kotula, president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Appalachia First Allies