Orphan & Idle WellsUSA 2026
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Angela Vande
Vande Consulting
Tyler Schmill
Chronos Energy
Angela Vande
Vande Consulting
Chuck Greer
CRG Oilfield Abandonment LLC
THE PREMIER FORUM FOR INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ORPHAN AND IDLE WELLS
Welcome to Orphan & Idle Wells 2026, where industry experts gather to explore innovative solutions, enhance safety practices, and promote sustainable strategies for managing idle and orphaned oil and gas wells.
The oil and gas industry faces growing challenges from orphaned and idle wells, which pose environmental risks and lead to significant remediation costs. Addressing these issues requires strong regulatory compliance, creative solutions, and substantial investment. Advanced technologies, financial incentives, and data analytics play a vital role in improving decommissioning processes, optimizing funding allocation, and effectively managing high-risk wells.
Join us to gain practical insights, encourage innovation, drive industry transformation, and achieve operational excellence.
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Emerging trends and financial strategies for managing idle wells
Explore ways to repurpose idle wells for geothermal energy while ensuring decommissioning and abandonment funding strategies align with sustainability goals.
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies addressing unused well hazards
Address unused well hazards to enhance safety, prevent contamination, and protect communities and the surrounding environment.
Upcoming regulatory frameworks supporting CCUS and well remediation
Navigate evolving regulations, CCUS technologies, and remediation initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and safeguard public health and safety.
Advanced technologies and innovative methods for well decommissioning
Gain insights into advancements in well plugging, site remediation, and automated monitoring powered by data analytics.
Utilizing data insights for efficient well plugging and abandonment
Utilize data and analytics to optimize resource allocation, strengthen risk assessment, and improve project planning for sustainable well management.
Operational case studies for developing a successful well cleanup program
Discover how operational strategies, backed by real-world examples, strengthen environmental safety and encourage sustainable industry practices.
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Rethinking Methane Math at Abandoned WellsPARTNERSHIPS
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Inside Blackstone’s Billion-Dollar Energy Data PlayREGULATORY
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Interior Refines Rules for $4.7B Orphan Well CleanupINNOVATION
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Explainable AI Steps Into Idle Well Oversight
West Virginia Bets on Private Capital to Clean Up Old Wells
PARTNERSHIPS
10 Feb 2026
West Virginia launches a state-backed fund that secures long-term private capital to clean up aging oil and gas wells, easing pressure on taxpayers
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