What does Preamble of Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act do?

This bill amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It requires the Secretary of Energy to establish an abandoned wells research, development, and demonstration program. The bill's purpose is to address abandoned wells and related issues.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act.

What does ABANDONED WELL REMEDIATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. of Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act do?

This section amends Title VI of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to establish an Abandoned Wells Research, Development, and Demonstration Program. The program aims to improve data collection on abandoned well locations and methods for plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing these wells. Activities under the program include research into remote sensing technologies, methane emission rates, and the impacts of abandoned wells on groundwater. The Secretary is required to coordinate program activities with institutions of higher education, National Laboratories, and the private sector. The bill authorizes appropriations of $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, increasing to $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2030.

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Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act

Last updated: 3/3/2025 · Introduced: 3/3/2025

Author: Ben Luján (D-NM)

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This bill amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to create an Abandoned Wells Research, Development, and Demonstration Program within the Department of Energy.
The program will focus on improving data collection and developing better methods for plugging, remediating, reclaiming, and repurposing abandoned wells, including research into methane emissions and groundwater impacts.
The bill authorizes $30 million in funding for the program in 2026, increasing to $35 million by 2030.

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