| Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): Methane Emissions Reduction Program for Marginal Conventional Wells - State of Colorado |  |  |
Project Information
| Prime Performer: | Department of Natural Resources Colorado (Denver, CO) | Agreement Number: | FE0032432 | |
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| Project Duration: | 12/01/2023 - 09/30/2028 | Total Award Value: | $12,608,270 | |
| Technology Area: | Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) | DOE Share: | $12,608,270 | |
| Key Technology: | Performer Share: | $0 | ||
Project Description
The objective of this project is to mitigate methane emissions from marginal conventional wells (MCWs) by assisting operators/well owners to voluntarily and permanently plug and abandon MCWs on non-Federal lands and measure methane emissions from MCWs both pre- and post-plugging operations. This project may also support elements of environmental restoration required for full compliance with applicable State or Federal well plugging and abandonment standards and regulations.
Project Benefits
The project is expected to result in methane and other greenhouse gas emission reductions and provide environmental benefits through the restoration of MCW pads. These activities are expected to mitigate legacy air pollution from MCWs in low-income and disadvantaged communities and provide potential benefits to such communities, including improved ambient air quality, surface and groundwater quality, climate resilience, and human health as well as creation of high-quality jobs.
Presentations, Papers, and Publications
- Methane Emissions Reduction Program for Marginal Conventional Wells - State of Colorado (Jun 2024)
Program and Project Review Presentation
Contact Information
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