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Orphan wells in Pennsylvania

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, …

Governor Shapiro Celebrates Milestone of 300th Orphaned Well Plugged Read More

Governor Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Fights Back: Shapiro’s Bold Lawsuit to Unlock $2.1 Billion Stalled by Federal Freeze!

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has launched a high-stakes legal battle against the Trump Administration over a freeze on $2.1 billion in federal funding, claiming the move is …

Pennsylvania Fights Back: Shapiro’s Bold Lawsuit to Unlock $2.1 Billion Stalled by Federal Freeze! Read More
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

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s $76 Million Plan: Plugging Orphan Wells to Cut Emissions and Boost Jobs!

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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
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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