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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced significant updates to its orphaned oil and gas well cleanup programs, aiming to accelerate state-led efforts by reducing bureaucratic …
Interior Department Streamlines Oil Well Cleanup Grants to Boost State Control and Cut Red Tape Read More
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, …
Governor Shapiro Celebrates Milestone of 300th Orphaned Well Plugged Read More
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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recenlty unveiled a new grant program aimed at capping orphaned oil and gas wells across the state. This initiative aligns …
Pennsylvania’s $76 Million Plan: Plugging Orphan Wells to Cut Emissions and Boost Jobs! Read More
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 …
Senator Casey Backs Bill to Tackle Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Read More
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 …
In Stride against Climate Change, Pennsylvania Closes Historic 200th Abandoned Well Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major move to combat climate change, improve public health, and stimulate economic growth, the Department of the Interior recently announced a $50.5 million investment to …
Biden Administration Invests $50.5 Million to Address Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells, Boosting Jobs and Reducing Climate Impact Read More
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 …
Emergency Action Taken to Plug Leaking Abandoned Gas Wells in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger this week announced the approval of 178 new projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The …
ICYMI: Pennsylvania Greenlights $27 Million in Grants and Loans for Community and Economic Development Read More