As assets mature and wells reach the end of their productive life, plug and restoration (P&R) becomes a critical phase in responsible asset management. When executed properly, P&R protects the environment, ensures regulatory compliance, and closes out liabilities with confidence. When executed poorly, it creates long-term risk, unnecessary cost, and regulatory exposure. Within the industry,…
Effective well abandonment is more than a regulatory requirement—it’s a long-term environmental and operational responsibility. As the industry intensifies its focus on emissions reduction, groundwater protection, and asset lifecycle optimization, operators must approach abandonment with a strategic framework grounded in engineering discipline, safety, and compliance. At NTG Auburn, our expertise in plug & abandonment, well…
How NTG Auburn Delivers Safe, Compliant, and Cost-Optimized Restoration Programs For operators managing mature upstream assets, plug & abandonment (P&A) represents one of the most risk-sensitive and cost-intensive phases of the well lifecycle. Regulations continue to tighten, environmental scrutiny is increasing, and abandonment liabilities are now evaluated on par with drilling and completions performance. At…