Shapiro Administration Marks Milestone With 400th Abandoned Gas Well Plugged in PA

The Shapiro administration plugged its 400th abandoned gas well on Wednesday in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County. Former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis and his company, M&A Resources, assisted in the operation to address the thousands of abandoned wells that remain across Pennsylvania.

How many abandoned gas wells have been plugged?

State officials have reached a milestone of 400 plugged wells. Jerome Bettis, whose company M&A Resources participated in the project, attributed the progress to collective effort.

“Milestones like this don’t happen because of one person or one organization,” Bettis said. “They happen when leaders set a vision, partners work together, and dedicated people show up every day ready to get the job done.”

Did You Know? The 400th abandoned gas well plugged by the Shapiro administration was located in North Fayette Township within Allegheny County.

What happens next with Pennsylvania’s abandoned wells?

Thousands of abandoned wells still exist throughout the state, and some remain unidentified. The Department of Environmental Protection is asking residents to report any orphaned or abandoned wells they find.

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Future efforts may focus on locating these unidentified sites. The administration could continue partnering with private firms like M&A Resources to increase the number of plugged wells.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter suggests that the collaboration between state government and private sector partners like M&A Resources is the primary driver for meeting these operational milestones. The continued reliance on public reporting to the DEP indicates that identifying the remaining thousands of wells is a critical hurdle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was the 400th abandoned gas well plugged?
The well was located in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County.

Who assisted the Shapiro administration in this process?
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis and his company, M&A Resources, assisted with the process.

How can residents help identify more abandoned wells?
Officials are asking residents to report abandoned or orphaned wells to the Department of Environmental Protection.

Do you know of any abandoned wells in your local community?