Published by The New York Times Science & Environment There are roughly 14,000 old, unplugged wells in the gulf that are at risk of springing leaks or causing environmental damage, researchers found. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/climate/gulf-of-mexico-oil-wells-plug.html
Published by the Department of the Interior Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Winnie Stachelberg kicked off a tour this week to highlight investments made by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells throughout the country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/infrastructure-coordinator-stachelberg-kicks-tour-highlight-bipartisan-infrastructure
Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that Louisiana has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/louisiana-begin-work-plugging-more-250-orphaned-wells-through-president-bidens
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland traveled this week to highlight recent investments made by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug and remediate orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/department-leaders-complete-multi-state-swing-highlight-legacy-pollution-investments
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Taylor Energy’s undersea wells have been leaking into the Gulf of Mexico since 2004, when they were damaged by Hurricane Ivan. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/climate/taylor-energy-oil-spill-gulf.html