Sonaskor advances carbon sequestration project in tristate Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania
June 13, 2025 | Hancock County, West Virginia
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The Hancock County Commission meeting held on June 13, 2025, focused on several key agenda items, including updates on a carbon sequestration project, exoneration orders, and various administrative matters.
The meeting began with a presentation from Sonaskor, a company based in Omaha, Nebraska, which is actively developing a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) hub across Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The representative highlighted that the project involves six counties and aims to assist local businesses in capturing carbon dioxide emissions. Notably, three stratigraphic test wells are being drilled, with one located in Hancock County. This geological testing is essential for gathering data on rock properties and confirming previous findings. The company expressed gratitude for the commission's support and indicated that further work would continue in the area.
Following the presentation, the commission addressed 39 exoneration orders, which were approved unanimously. The commission also reviewed correspondence regarding the renewal of the Home Consortium's cooperation agreement, which will automatically renew for three years if no action is taken.
In other correspondence, the Northern Panhandle Community Criminal Justice Court withdrew its budget request for fiscal year 2026. The commission acknowledged the longstanding support for the program, which manages house arrest services, and thanked the board for their continued assistance without charging for the current fiscal year.
Under new business, the commission approved advertising for a position on the Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board and confirmed the appointment of John Cerenni and Bill Tice as representatives. The commission also approved the termination of a seasonal maintenance technician and discussed a request for $25,000 in funds for water system improvements. However, it was noted that this request could not proceed due to federal funding restrictions.
The meeting concluded with the approval of maintenance agreements for panic alarms and security cameras, both set for five years, and a substitution of securities from Hancock County Savings Bank for the fiscal year 2025. Overall, the meeting addressed significant local initiatives and administrative actions, reflecting the commission's ongoing commitment to community development and support.
The meeting began with a presentation from Sonaskor, a company based in Omaha, Nebraska, which is actively developing a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) hub across Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The representative highlighted that the project involves six counties and aims to assist local businesses in capturing carbon dioxide emissions. Notably, three stratigraphic test wells are being drilled, with one located in Hancock County. This geological testing is essential for gathering data on rock properties and confirming previous findings. The company expressed gratitude for the commission's support and indicated that further work would continue in the area.
Following the presentation, the commission addressed 39 exoneration orders, which were approved unanimously. The commission also reviewed correspondence regarding the renewal of the Home Consortium's cooperation agreement, which will automatically renew for three years if no action is taken.
In other correspondence, the Northern Panhandle Community Criminal Justice Court withdrew its budget request for fiscal year 2026. The commission acknowledged the longstanding support for the program, which manages house arrest services, and thanked the board for their continued assistance without charging for the current fiscal year.
Under new business, the commission approved advertising for a position on the Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board and confirmed the appointment of John Cerenni and Bill Tice as representatives. The commission also approved the termination of a seasonal maintenance technician and discussed a request for $25,000 in funds for water system improvements. However, it was noted that this request could not proceed due to federal funding restrictions.
The meeting concluded with the approval of maintenance agreements for panic alarms and security cameras, both set for five years, and a substitution of securities from Hancock County Savings Bank for the fiscal year 2025. Overall, the meeting addressed significant local initiatives and administrative actions, reflecting the commission's ongoing commitment to community development and support.
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