Benefits
Environmental
Economic & Property
Economic & Property
- Eliminates methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.
- Reduces risk of groundwater contamination from deteriorating well casings or leaking fluids.
- Prevents surface spills of oil, brine, or other toxic substances.
- Restores native vegetation and wildlife habitat in disturbed areas.
- Improves soil quality through remediation of hydrocarbon-impacted land.
- Protects nearby surface water bodies from contamination.
Economic & Property
Economic & Property
Economic & Property
- Increases property values by removing visible and regulatory encumbrances.
- Restores land for productive use, including agriculture, development, or recreation.
- Reduces liability risks for property owners and local governments.
- Creates local jobs through plugging, reclamation, transportation, and environmental services.
social & Community Well-being
social & Community Well-being
social & Community Well-being
- Brings peace of mind to families living near formerly hazardous or poorly maintained sites.
- Improves trust in industry and government, especially where past oversight was lacking.
- Reduces visual blight, making communities more livable and attractive.
- Strengthens rural community resilience through land restoration.
Long-Term Strategic
social & Community Well-being
social & Community Well-being
- Reduces the burden on state orphan well funds by addressing wells before they are abandoned.
- Supports climate action goals by quantifying and eliminating fugitive methane sources.
- Improves data and inventory accuracy through field inspections and well status updates.