California’s orphan well crisis requires collaboration to balance environmental justice, public health, and economic realities. With tightening regulations and shifting funding, cross-sector cooperation is essential. Unique challenges like population density, seismic activity, and water scarcity add complexity to well-plugging efforts.
As California strengthens its climate leadership, this event brings together government, industry, and communities to drive real solutions.
Key Topics:
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Regulatory Changes – Adapting to evolving policies
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Well Closure Strategies – Public-private partnerships & community engagement
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AI & Data-Driven Solutions – Improving efficiency, safety & cost-effectiveness
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Funding Access – Securing federal & state cleanup support
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Seismic & Environmental Risks – Best practices for California’s landscape
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Water Security & Public Health – Protecting communities from contamination
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Sustainable Business Models – Economic opportunities in well decommissioning
The
Orphan & Idle Wells California Conference is an interactive forum for
regulators, operators, policymakers, technology providers, and community leaders. For more information on joining the program, please contact
brandy.cormier@energyconferencenetwork.com
Off-site Walking Tour of an Urban Well Plugging Project
This year, we’re excited to offer a unique offsite tour just blocks from the venue, providing a firsthand look at how the solutions discussed can be put into action. In addition, we’ll feature an exclusive show-and-tell library showcasing core and other samples. For conference registrants only.
Pre-Event Training Available
This course offers a survey of the most important scientific and technical aspects of the oil and gas industry led by independent industry experts from inside and outside the state.
Learn more.