Orphaned Wells: The Forgotten Problem
Methane emissions can be patched when the oil and gas industry knows where they originate, but sealing some orphan wells can be a cross between a scavenger hunt and a detective story.
Source: hartenergy.com
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Methane emissions can be patched when the oil and gas industry knows where they originate, but sealing some orphan wells can be a cross between a scavenger hunt and a detective story.
“It’s a constant game of catch-up,” said Jason Simmerman, Ohio's orphan well program manager. “We find new wells every week.”