wells

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But in a world where global warming fixes can seem impossibly daunting, limiting methane pollution from stripper wells is the rare low-hanging fruit, Andrew Logan of Ceres, a climate advocacy group, told me.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

It also designates all existing and active idle wells as “nonconforming uses,” meaning they may only operate during the phaseout period and are no longer compliant with current zoning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Chalmin at Cyclope meanwhile said "there are doubts that some wells will be able to quickly start flowing again -- It's not just a tap you turn back on".

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

In an interview, CEO Daniel Herz told Barron’s that the company is capital-light—he lets others take the risk of drilling wells and predicting prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

My chest wells up, but I try hard not to feel anything.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko