State Oil and Gas Well Abandonment Expenditure Plan - Phase 2 DRAFT
July 16, 2024: CalGEM released its Phase 2 State Abandonment Draft Expenditure Plan on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. during a virtual public meeting. The draft plan included the second phase of orphan wells proposed for permanent plugging and sealing using state and federal funds. The release began a 45-day public comment period that ended August 19, 2024.
Public Comment for Leak Detection at Oil and Gas Operations
February 29, 2024: CalGEM released a Request for Information seeking feedback on technologies and processes that can be used to effectively ensure leaks associated with oil and gas operations are being detected. The release began a 45-day public comment period that ended on May 31.