Orphaned Wells

Energy & Environment Eric Douglas,

Report: Abandoned Gas Wells Are A Growing Problem For W.Va.

A new report from the Ohio River Valley Institute says there are tens of thousands of abandoned or orphaned gas wells in the state that have gone uncounted.  

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

State Enters New Partnership To Plug Abandoned Wells

Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the CEO of Diversified Energy announced the partnership in Bridgeport on Thursday.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

Feds Taking Public Comment On Oil, Gas Leasing Rules Through Sept. 22

The Bureau of Land Management proposes to adjust fees and bonding requirements to keep up with inflation.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

West Virginia, Surrounding States Get Millions To Cap Oil, Gas Wells

Orphaned wells can contaminate groundwater and release methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere.

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WVPB News Brittany Patterson,

Joint W.Va. Legislative Committee Urged to Find Fix for Plugging ‘Orphan’ Wells

Members of the West Virginia Legislature heard testimony Monday in support of reviving policy solutions to address the state’s growing number of abandoned…

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