Ochelata,
United States of America
Orphaned oil and gas wells continue to emit methane into the atmosphere long after they have stopped producing hydrocarbons for sale. This poses significant health and environmental risks to landowners and nearby natural resources.
As of May 2023, Oklahoma had over 17,000 documented orphaned wells, with the state's plugging program averaging about 140 wells per year over the past decade. Despite additional federal funding, state resources have been unable to keep up.
To address the growing need for methane abatement, Rebellion Energy assumed responsibility for six orphaned oil and gas wells in Washington County, Oklahoma and executed proper plugging and remediation measures. This has permanently abated methane emissions from the six orphaned wells.