Orphan wells being plugged in Millcreek Twp. to reduce methane emissions

A national environmental foundation has begun efforts to plug orphaned gas wells in Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania, to reduce methane emissions affecting local neighborhoods.

Pennsylvania has the second highest number of orphaned wells in the United States, many of which are leaking methane into nearby communities. The Well Done Foundation is addressing this issue by sealing abandoned wells, including one in Millcreek Township, which is estimated to emit as much methane annually as 1,100 cars.

"Just in Erie County alone, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of these orphan wells," said Curtis Shuck, Chairman of the Well Done Foundation.

"One of our top priorities, of course, is keeping our residents safe, and when we have contaminants that are floating in the air and getting into