Name
Understanding and Addressing the Impacts of Orphan Wells: Insights from the U.S. Geological Survey
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Nick Gianoutsos
Description
  • Scope of the challenge and examining the history of orphan wells across the nation.
  • Understanding the role geology plays in orphan well emissions.
  • Identifying resources available for planning effective well-plugging operations.
  • Exploring the potential impacts orphan wells can have on groundwater aquifers and the effects groundwater geochemistry can have on orphan wellbores.