Name
Panel Discussion: Pathways to Market: Evolving Carbon Credit Models for Orphan Well Projects
Date & Time
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Speakers
Brad Handler, Payne Institute for Public Policy
Dan Wrona, CarbonPath
Michael Goodman, Guardian Plug & Abandonment
Dan Wrona, CarbonPath
Michael Goodman, Guardian Plug & Abandonment



Description
As interest grows in using carbon credits to fund orphan well plugging, the market is still catching up with credible, scalable methodologies. This session brings together leaders developing frameworks to turn well remediation into verified, tradable offsets. We'll explore what’s working, what’s missing, and how the Southwest could help shape the future of this emerging space.