More than 3,000 oil and gas wells in Oklahoma are deemed to be “abandoned,” and three of them that pose a pollution threat to private property, ...
Oil well operators are required by law to plug wells once they’re finished using them, in order to prevent leaks. But yet, ...
A Tribune investigation reveals how Fireball evaded its legal responsibility, exposing communities to contaminants and saddling the state with millions in clean-up costs.
OKMULGEE, Okla.—There are a few truisms in the oil and gas industry: It is crowded with prodigious egos, there is always a boom around the corner and some industry operators aren’t above walking away ...
Locally, 25 idle wells are located within roughly a half mile of places where vulnerable people might gather, from schools to care facilities.
Several U.S. states are advancing legislation and studies to evaluate whether abandoned oil and gas wells can be converted into geothermal energy sites. Repurposing orphan wells could reduce methane ...
OKMULGEE COUNTY, Okla. — A nonprofit organization working to plug abandoned oil wells in Okmulgee County is now offering internship opportunities for people wanting hands-on experience in the oil and ...
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