Penn State Extension will host a webinar on October 23 on Addressing Orphan And Abandoned Wells From DEP, Industry Perspectives starting at 1:00 p.m.

The webinar will provide an overview of what orphan and abandoned wells are, what the issues are in the state regarding these wells, and DEP initiatives and programs for handling these well.

An industry perspective regarding issues in decommissioning these wells, what a company must consider in doing this, the process for a company, and general costs for plugging a well will also be discussed.

Click Here to register or for more information on the webinar.

For more information on abandoned wells, visit DEP’s Abandoned & Orphan Well Program webpage.

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[Posted: Sept. 25, 2018]

10/1/2018