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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