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Orphaned Well Site Plugging, Remediation, and Restoration Program (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). This program provides grants to states to address legacy pollution by cleaning up orphaned oil and gas wells and well sites. The initiative aims to spur economic growth, prevent harmful methane leaks, and mitigate environmental and public health risks.
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Orphaned Wells | U.S. Department of the Interior Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary : July 4th 2026 The Department of the Interior’s orphaned wells program is an important component of President Trump’s efforts to unleash American energy and address our National Energy Emergency.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriated funding to the Department to establish Federal, State and Tribal programs that address orphaned oil and gas wells. The relevant Section of this Act was codified at 42 U.S.C. § 15907 - Orphaned well site plugging, remediation and restoration.
Orphaned oil and gas wells are located throughout the United States, including in urban, farming and ranching communities. They are found in active oil and gas fields. These wells can negatively impact current and future oil and gas development activities and pose significant risk to national energy security and public safety.
The Orphaned Wells Program Office (OWPO) ensures the effective, accountable, and efficient implementation of the Department’s orphaned wells programs. OWPO issues guidance, reviews grant applications and awards or transfers funds to States, Tribes and partner Federal agencies to address orphaned wells.
*NEW * Orphaned Wells Program Office Phase 3 Formula Grant Guidance (May 2026) *NEW * Orphaned Wells Program Office Updated State Grant - Frequently Asked Questions (May 2026) Orphaned Wells Program Office State Data Reporting Template (May 2026) Orphaned Wells Program Office Congressional Report for Fiscal Year 2025 Revised Phase 1 & 2 Tribal Guidance (March 2026) Revised State Matching Grant Guidance (July 2025) Revised State Formula Phase 2 Grant Guidance (July 2025) Build America, Buy America Act - Frequently Asked Questions (October 2025) State Orphaned Wells Program - Frequently Asked Questions (October 2025) OWPO collaboration with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on “Practices and Standards for Plugging Orphaned and Abandoned Hydrocarbon Wells” FY 2024 Orphaned Wells Congressional Report FY 2023 Orphaned Wells Congressional Report FY 2022 Orphaned Wells Congressional Report
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States are eligible to receive grant funding. Guidance encourages states to employ project labor agreements and a unionized workforce for plugging, remediation, and reclamation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $775 million (for 21 states in Phase 2, part of a $4.7 billion total initiative). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Orphaned Well Site Plugging, Remediation, and Restoration Program (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) is funded by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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