HB 3336
Well Plugging methods
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia’s regulations for plugging oil and gas wells. It simplifies the plugging process by eliminating the requirement for a four-and-a-half inch casing in modern wells and removing the need to remove intermediate or surface casings unless specifically required. The bill also outlines specific plugging methods for wells penetrating coal beds, including the use of expanding cement and establishing monument markers. Furthermore, it introduces a process for coal operators to request plugging methods that minimize disruption to mining operations.
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