This session examines the challenges of plugging at-risk wells in California while addressing the broader financial implications of decommissioning. Key topics include:

•    Evaluating the $15 billion in statewide decommissioning liabilities and financial strategies to manage them.
•    Assessing costs related to downhole plugging, site facilities, and inflation impacts.
•    Comparing current liabilities to public figures and identifying funding mechanisms to support operators.