The 2022-23 Budget: Oil Well Abandonment and Remediation
The Governor’s budget proposes $200 million General Fund over two years for the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) within the Department of Conservation (DOC) to plug deserted wells and decommission associated facilities. Although addressing deserted wells could have environmental, health, and safety benefits, this proposal represents a significant expansion of current well remediation activities. In addition, federal funding for well remediation activities will soon be av...
United States Los Angeles Santa Barbara Facility Research Hazardous Idle Well Abatement Fund Key Program Outcomes
Source: ca.gov