well integrity

Wells Drilled Before 2018 Tested for Leaks in Colorado, New Mexico and Pennsylvania

Wells Drilled Before 2018 Tested for Leaks in Colorado, New Mexico and Pennsylvania

Public data from three big producing states has found that some wells drilled before 2018, particularly directional wells used often in unconventional plays, may have integrity issues that could cause internal leaks.  Led by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), the new report compiled more than 470,000 regulatory records…

April 15, 2021