Press Releases

N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet February 9

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, February 9. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone.

DEMLR issues permit for Alamance Aggregates Mine

The North Carolina Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) has issued a mining permit for Alamance Aggregates LLC to operate a mine in Snow Camp, NC. Following DEMLR’s review of input from the public, the final permit includes additional control measures to safeguard public health and the environment.

N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet November 10

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, November 10. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone.

Wake Stone Public Hearing Continuation

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) will continue the digital public hearing on a permit modification for Wake Stone Corporation on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 to accommodate pre-registered speakers.

Wake Stone Public Hearing Reminder

MEDIA ADVISORY: N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet virtually June 16

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 16.

Public Hearing on Wake Stone Quarry Application for Modification-Update

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) is seeking community feedback on Wake Stone Corporation application for modification to Permit 92-10.

Public Hearing on Wake Stone Quarry Application for Modification

RALEIGH – Based on significant public interest, the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) plans to hold a public hearing on the Wake Stone Corporation, Triangle Quarry application, to modify permit number 92-10.  

N.C. Oil and Gas Commission May 5 meeting canceled, meets June 16

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission meeting planned for Tuesday, May 5, has been canceled by the commission chair. 

DEQ issues wastewater and stormwater permits for CPI facility in Southport

The Department of Environmental Quality recently issued two draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for CPI USA North Carolina, LLC to discharge wastewater and stormwater from its Southport Power Plant, located at 1281 Powerhouse Drive in Southport.