Diversified Energy Plans Fuel Cell Project at Former Twin Valley High School
Diversified Energy is planning a fuel cell energy project on the former Twin Valley High School property in Buchanan County to convert coal mine methane into electricity.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 23, 2026 —
Diversified Energy is planning a fuel cell energy project on the former Twin Valley High School property in Buchanan County. The project is intended to convert coal mine methane into electricity, according to the information provided.
The available description identifies the proposed location, the company and the project’s stated purpose, but does not include further details about the development. It does not specify the project’s size, expected electricity output, cost, construction schedule or the number of fuel cells involved.
No information was provided about whether the project has received permits, whether applications have been submitted, or whether any reviews or inspections have taken place. The description also does not say whether construction has begun or when the project might move forward.
The planned use of coal mine methane and fuel cell technology is the only operational detail available. The information does not explain how the methane would be collected, how the electricity would be used or whether power would be delivered to a utility or other customers. It also does not identify project partners or provide comment from company representatives or local officials.
As a result, the project’s current planning status and anticipated scope remain unclear beyond the stated plan to develop it at the former school property in Buchanan County. No additional details were provided about the project’s financing, regulatory status or next steps.
Story summarized from the original created by Anna Rubenstein on cardinalnews.org, see more information here.
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