Interior Dept. to Plug More than 10,000 Abandoned Carbon-Emitting Oil and Gas Wells in 24 States
Once sources of energy, these derelict wells act as exhaust pipes that emit methane from the basins into which they were drilled.
Stay updated with breaking news from Initial State. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Once sources of energy, these derelict wells act as exhaust pipes that emit methane from the basins into which they were drilled.
Making good use of a Federal grant, the Texas Railroad Commission will begin the plugging of around 800 abandoned wells on September 1
The Department of the Interiorawarded an initial $560 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 24 states to begin work to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells. Eligible states have indicated that there are more than 10,000 high-priority well sites across the country ready for immediate remediation...
The Department of the Interior today announced it has awarded an initial $560M from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 24...
The Interior has awarded an initial $560 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 24 states to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells.