Oil Drillers Partner with Environmental Council on H.B. 225
In a rare occurrence for environmentalist and oil and gas producers to join together, both groups broadly supported a bill that would allow additional plugging of Ohio’s idle and orphan wells, protecting public health, safety and the environment. The unique partnership garnered attention from media.
PRESS
OEC Action Fund/OOGA Statewide Discuss Idle and Orphan Oil and Gas Wells and House Bill 225
WVXU
Environmental Group, Oil/Gas Lobbyists Want More Money For Capping "Orphan Wells"
The Marietta Times
Old gas and oil wells a concern
US News
Lawmakers Push Bill to Help Orphan Well Plugging Program
Sandusky Register
State bill aims to plug orphan wells