The Office of Oil and Gas in Charleston, WV is responsible for monitoring and regulating all activities related to the exploration, drilling, storage, and production of oil and natural gas. With records on over 55,000 active and 12,000 inactive oil and gas wells, they also manage the Abandoned Well Plugging and Reclamation Program to mitigate environmental impact and facilitate mineral development.
Additionally, the Office ensures the protection of surface groundwater from oil and gas activities and provides regulatory and technical support to the industry. They offer various programs and resources, including the Oil and Gas Regulatory and Technical Support program and the Abandoned Well Program, which inventories and plugs abandoned wells. With a focus on environmental protection and industry oversight, the Office of Oil and Gas plays a crucial role in West Virginia's oil and gas sector.
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