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Research and Development for Remediation of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

This Act amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a research, development, and demonstration program regarding abandoned wells. The program aims to improve data collection on well locations, plugging, remediation, and mitigation of environmental impacts. Activities include understanding how well parameters affect methane emissions and groundwater quality.
Key points
Establishment of a research, development, and demonstration program to improve the locating, plugging, and repurposing of abandoned wells.
Development of detection technologies (e.g., LiDAR, remote sensors) and improvement of the cost-efficacy of plugging processes.
Research into how well parameters affect methane emission rates and the impact of wells on groundwater quality.
Authorization of appropriations ranging from $30 million in 2023 to $35 million in 2027 (totaling $162.5 million).
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_429
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-02-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_429.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a research, development, and demonstration program to improve the locating, plugging, and repurposing of abandoned wells.
  • Development of detection technologies (e.g., LiDAR, remote sensors) and improvement of the cost-efficacy of plugging processes.
  • Research into how well parameters affect methane emission rates and the impact of wells on groundwater quality.
  • Authorization of appropriations ranging from $30 million in 2023 to $35 million in 2027 (totaling $162.5 million).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Public Investments Energy