About the Conference:
The 2025 Orphan and Idle Wells Southwest Conference builds on the success of our Texas-focused event, which quickly became a central platform for industry, regulators, and technology leaders addressing orphan and idle wells. Now expanding to include New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and the broader Gulf Coast, this regional gathering brings together key stakeholders to explore practical strategies, cross-border collaboration, and emerging solutions for environmental liability, well retirement, and long-term risk reduction.
Orphan and idle wells are a critical issue in the Southwest due to the severe environmental, health, financial, and land-use risks from decades of heavy oil and gas drilling and costly abandonment procedures. The ongoing threat affects communities, taxpayers, and ecosystems, making urgent action and tighter regulation necessary to prevent long-term damage
Our commitment - to bring together senior executives from across the orphan and idle wells ecosystem—creating an event where actionable insights and meaningful connections drive collaborative solutions and new partnerships for environmental, regulatory, and operational challenges in the Southwest region.
Five benefits of attending the 2025 Orphan and Idle Wells Southwest Conference:
