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Ontario Old Gas Wells Plugging Program

Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Ontario, Canada

Source: The Narwhal

Project
Ongoing

This project involves the identification, proper capping, and remediation of old and inactive oil and gas wells in Ontario. The program aims to address the environmental and safety hazards posed by these wells, including risks of gas leaks and explosions, by providing financial support to landowners and municipalities for plugging orphan wells and implementing a province-wide strategy for well rec

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Oil and Gas, Government
Location
Ontario, Canada
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Narwhal

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The project “Ontario Old Gas Wells Plugging Program” is an infrastructure initiative in the Oil and Gas sector, located in Ontario, Canada. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Narwhal.

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ongoing

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Under Construction

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2026-07-22

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This project involves the identification, proper capping, and remediation of old and inactive oil and gas wells in Ontario. The program aims to address the environmental and safety hazards posed by these wells, including risks of gas leaks and explosions, by providing financial support to landowners and municipalities for plugging orphan wells and implementing a province-wide strategy for well reclamation.

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Energy

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Canada

State

Ontario

Source

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The Narwhal

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Sector

Oil and Gas, Government

Article published date

2025-09-16

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