Feb 02, 2022
Interior Department approves $1B to clean up abandoned wells
The Department of Interior is spending $1.15 billion to cap abandoned oil and gas wells across the United States.
Industry News
Oct 21, 2021
California proposes ban on new oil and gas drilling near schools, homes and hospitals
California’s oil and gas regulator on Thursday proposed that the state ban new oil drilling within 3,200 feet of schools, homes and hospitals to protect public health in what would be the nation’s largest buffer zone between oil wells and communities.
Aug 20, 2021
The Oil Spill Is Hurting Gulf Coast Real Estate
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has left behind more than environmental damage. Florida's already-ravaged real estate market took another knock after oil began to seep onto its beaches.
Aug 04, 2021
National Contingency Plan now requires monitoring of chemical dispersants
The US government promulgates a “National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan” – more commonly referred to as the National Contingency Plan (NCP) – as the blueprint for responses to spills of oil and hazardous substances.
Jul 02, 2021
Congressional legislation was introduced on June 30th titled: Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act (“Act”) United States Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) and...
May 12, 2021
Going digital in the field: lessons in adoption from operators
Research and case studies documenting the solid payback from digital field operations aren’t new but with the oil and gas industry...
May 04, 2021
EPA Announces Expanded Chemical Reporting Requirements
Late last week, the EPA announced its latest environmental justice initiative aimed at expanding Toxic Release Inventory (TRI).
Mar 11, 2021
Energy companies have left Colorado with billions of dollars in oil and gas cleanup
As the state tries to reform its relationship to drilling, an expensive task awaits.
Nov 22, 2020
Adjacent Property Owner/Petroleum Storage Tank: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Damage Issue
The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit addressed in a Nov 4th Order and Judgment damage issues caused by an adjacent convenience store.
Feb 06, 2020
California’s multibillion dollar problem, the toxic legacy of old oil wells?
Thousands of wells across the state, including near residential areas, have been left inactive for years and are in need of cleanup.
Feb 06, 2019
Scientists Find Way to Make Oil-Soaked Soil Fertile Again
Scientists have discovered a way to clean oil-soaked soil and make it fertile again.