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Oil wells

Governor Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania

Governor Shapiro Celebrates Milestone of 300th Orphaned Well Plugged

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders and officials this week in Washington County to mark the plugging of the 300th orphaned or abandoned well under his administration, …

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Pennsylvania

Urgent Action: Pennsylvania DEP Tackles Dangerous Orphan Wells, Secures Major Funding Boost!

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

VOWINCKEL, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has successfully plugged an orphaned gas well in Clarion County that had contaminated a local family’s drinking water. The initiative …

Urgent Action: Pennsylvania DEP Tackles Dangerous Orphan Wells, Secures Major Funding Boost! Read More
Federal Investment of $76.4 Million Set to Address Pennsylvania's Orphaned Wells
Pennsylvania

What’s Behind the $76.4 Million Push to Clean Up Pennsylvania’s Orphaned Wells?

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has earmarked $76.4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to tackle the pressing issue of orphaned oil and gas wells …

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United States Capitol
Government / National

Senator Casey Backs Bill to Tackle Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced his support for the bipartisan Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act (AWRRDA). This legislation aims to improve methods …

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Governor Josh Shapiro
Climate Change / Pennsylvania

In Stride against Climate Change, Pennsylvania Closes Historic 200th Abandoned Well

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST SUNBURY, PA — Pennsylvania this week embraced a significant environmental and public health milestone. Under the watchful and strategic administration of Governor Josh Shapiro, the Commonwealth recorded the plugging …

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Gas flaring
Pennsylvania

Emergency Action Taken to Plug Leaking Abandoned Gas Wells in Pennsylvania

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has initiated an emergency project to seal two leaking abandoned natural gas wells in Scott Township, Allegheny County. Governor Josh …

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