Shapiro Administration Secures Over $76 Million in Additional Federal Funding to Boost Oil and Gas Well Plugging Program, Create Jobs, and Cut Methane Emissions
Press Release
Issues: Oil and Gas Environment
"By prioritizing the capping and plugging of orphaned and abandoned wells, my Administration is making meaningful strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Pennsylvania while also supporting thousands of good-paying energy jobs. Pennsylvania has a long legacy as an energy leader – and these wells are proof of that. Now, we are continuing that legacy by plugging and capping them, improving air quality, reducing emissions, protecting public health, and creating jobs. We are rejecting the false choice between protecting jobs and protecting our planet – and my Administration will continue to draw down as much federal funding as possible to do this critical work."
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