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,…
BACKGROUND / CHALLANGES Introduction: This poster outlines the challenges and potential solutions for the U.S Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) in managing orphaned wells in the Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, including presenting the stakeholders involved and the context of orphaned wells arising due to bankruptcies. Problem: The emergence of orphaned…
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…