Louisiana Tackles Abandoned Oil Wells | New Orleans News

Louisiana’s launching a major cleanup of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells, thanks to a $30 million federal grant. Two contractors—Garner Environmental Services in Monroe and Lemoine Disaster Recovery in Shreveport—are stepping up to tackle over 4,000 orphaned sites, many left behind during past market crashes. The state’s new authority ensures companies fund well plugs before drilling, replacing outdated bond systems. Each contractor manages at least $15 million in work, with the full project expected to take 3–5 years. Priority is given to hiring local Louisiana firms to keep money in-state. This bold move marks a critical step toward environmental repair and responsible energy development. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/880c8aca07c7c3c4