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Source: Reuters

LSU research team pursues orphaned wells to reduce methane leaks in Louisiana

World Oil

(WO) – There are currently more than 4,500 orphan oil wells in Louisiana. Nearly 450 of these wells were tagged “orphan” in 1994, which means they have been dormant, and have possibly been leaking methane gas for nearly …

September 22, 2023 - 11:30 am — Carbon Capture, CO2 Capture, Crude Oil News, Energy News
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper

Colorado, Oil & Gas Industry Agree to Beef Up Safety Around Orphaned Wells

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order on Wednesday that addresses safety concerns with more than 260 orphaned wells and 360 orphaned sites in Colorado.

The executive order follows a review that the governor ordered in the aftermath of …

July 19, 2018 - 3:17 pm — Closing Bell Story‎, Exploration and Production (E&P), Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Regulatory
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