Orphan Well Emergency Plugging and Abandonment May 2025
Division staff recently completed an emergency plugging of an orphaned natural gas well leaking gas near Vernal, Utah. The video highlights the swift action taken to address the leak, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
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House Bill 355 Mining and Critical Infrastructure Materials
HB 355 updates rules about mining and using materials like sand, gravel, and rock that are important for building roads, buildings, and other infrastructure. It clarifies some definitions, explains what mining rights are already in place, and sets rules for expanding mining operations.
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Draft Bond Rule
Existing well bonding rules are outdated. Draft rule aims to improve operator bonding and reduce state costs
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