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WV law changes standards for plugging abandoned oil wells

PublicNewsService on West Virginia

May 27, 2025

There are more than 20,000 abandoned oil and gas wells scattered across West Virginia, putting communities at risk for water contamination and increased exposure to environmental p…

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WV law changes standards for plugging abandoned oil wells

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