Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

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Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Information-Gathering Session #6 with University of Calgary

October 10, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This information-gathering session topic will be on geochemistry and presented by Bernhard Mayer from the University of Calgary.

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Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

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It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Information-Gathering Session #5

October 1, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This is an information-gathering session with the committee and representatives from ASRC.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells - Information Gathering Session #2b

July 17, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)

Past

About

The committee will hear brief presentations and hold discussions with three experts over a two hour virtual session. The purpose is to gather information from industry experts and academics on orphan and abandoned well plugging technologies.

Additional Information

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells - Information Gathering Session #2

May 21 - 22, 2025

Past

Agenda

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Materials

Briefing Materials May 21-22

About

The committee will hold panel discussions over the two meeting days. The purpose is to gather information from industry experts, academics, and state regulators on topics that will cover well plugging practices and root cause of plug failures, as well as pre- and post-plug monitoring and remediation. Please note that the times listed in our agenda and briefing materials are in Central Time, not Eastern.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells - Information Gathering Session #1

March 27 - 28, 2025

Past

Agenda

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About

The committee will hold four panel discussions over the two meeting days. The purpose is to gather information from industry experts, academics, and state regulators on topics that will cover well plug practices and root cause of plug failures, pre- and post-plug monitoring and remediation, and new technologies and practices.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Meeting #1 - Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

December 12, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Past

Agenda

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Materials

Briefing Materials Meeting 1

About

First meeting of the consensus study committee on Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells. The committee will discuss the statement of work with the sponsor, the Department of the Interior's Orphaned Wells Program Office (OWPO). The OWPO will provide an overview presentation on their program and the statement of work, followed by a discussion with the committee regarding any questions on the statement of work, and expected outcomes of the study.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 6 Bi-Weekly Check-In

September 24, 2025

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Walter Guidroz
Tom Kropatsch
Mary Kang
Mary Feeley
Adam Peltz

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 7 Bi-Weekly Check-In

September 17, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Missy Feeley
Jim Slutz
Mileva Radonjic
Eilis Rosenbaum
Geoff Landry
David Perrin

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapters 3 and 4 Bi-Weekly Check-In

September 17, 2025

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Jim Bolander
Walter Guidroz
Geoff Landry
Tom Kropatsch
Mary Feeley
David Perrin
Jim Slutz

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 6 Bi-Weekly Check-In

September 10, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Walter Guidroz
Mary Kang
Mary Feeley
Adam Peltz

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 2 Bi-Weekly Check-In

September 10, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz
Tom Kropatsch

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 7 Bi-Weekly Check-In

September 3, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz
Mileva Radonjic
Eilis Rosenbaum
Geoff Landry
David Perrin

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapters 3 and 4 Bi-Weekly Check-In

August 27, 2025

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Jim Bolander
Walter Guidroz
Geoff Landry
Tom Kropatsch
Mary Feeley

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 7 Bi-Weekly Check-In

August 6, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz
Mileva Radonjic
Geoff Landry
David Perrin

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapters 3 and 4 Bi-Weekly Check-In

August 6, 2025

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Jim Bolander
Walter Guidroz
Geoff Landry
Tom Kropatsch
Mary Feeley
David Perrin

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 6 Bi-Weekly Check-In

July 30, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Walter Guidroz
Tom Kropatsch
Mary Kang
Mary Feeley
Adam Peltz

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 2 Bi-Weekly Check-In

July 30, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz
Tom Kropatsch
Nathan Meehan

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells - Information Gathering Session #3

July 22 - 23, 2025

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

The committee will hold panel discussions on Tuesday, July 22nd, and will hold a closed session to further develop the consensus study report on Wednesday, July 23rd. The purpose of the panel discussions is to gather information from industry experts, academics, and state regulators on orphan and abandoned well post-plug monitoring and remediation, plugging technologies, and workforce development opportunities.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 7 Bi-Weekly Check-In

July 9, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz
Mileva Radonjic
Eilis Rosenbaum
Geoff Landry
David Perrin

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells - Information Gathering Session #2a

July 9, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

The committee will hear brief presentations and hold discussions with three experts over a two hour virtual session. The purpose is to gather information from industry experts and academics on orphan and abandoned well plugging technologies.

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Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 6 Bi-Weekly Check-In

July 2, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Walter Guidroz
Tom Kropatsch
Mary Feeley

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 2 Bi-Weekly Check-In

July 2, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz
Tom Kropatsch
Nathan Meehan

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 7 Bi-Weekly Check-In

June 25, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz
David Perrin
Eilis Rosenbaum

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 6 Bi-Weekly Check-In

June 18, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Walter Guidroz
Tom Kropatsch
Mary Kang
Mary Feeley
Adam Peltz

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 2 Bi-Weekly Check-In

June 4, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz
Tom Kropatsch
Nathan Meehan

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 6 Bi-Weekly Check-In

June 3, 2025

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Walter Guidroz
Tom Kropatsch
Mary Kang
Mary Feeley

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 7 Bi-Weekly Check-In

May 28, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz
Mileva Radonjic
Eilis Rosenbaum
David Perrin

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 6 Bi-Weekly Check-In

May 21, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Walter Guidroz
Tom Kropatsch
Mary Kang

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 2 Bi-Weekly Check-In

May 21, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz
Tom Kropatsch
Nathan Meehan

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 7 Bi-Weekly Check-In

May 14, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 7 Bi-Weekly Check-In

April 30, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Mary Feeley
Jim Slutz

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 6 Bi-Weekly Check-In

April 24, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Bi-weekly chapter check-in to discuss progress and needed efforts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Walter Guidroz
Tom Kropatsch
Mary Kang
Mary Feeley

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 5 Bi-Weekly Check-In

April 11, 2025

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)

Past

About

Discussion of chapter outline and progress.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 6 Bi-Weekly Check-In

April 9, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Discussion of chapter outline and progress.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 3 Bi-Weekly Check-In

April 9, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Discussion of chapter outline and progress.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 7 Bi-Weekly Check-in

April 2, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Discussion of chapter outline and progress.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapters 2 and 4 Bi-Weekly Check in

April 1, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Discussion of chapter outline and progress.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

March 28, 2025

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)

Past

About

Discussion of chapter outline and progress.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapters 2 and 4 Bi-weekly Check-In

March 18, 2025

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Meetig to discuss progress and targets for chapters 2 and 4.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Jim Bolander
Geoff Landry
Tom Kropatsch
Nathan Meehan
Walter Guidroz
Jim Slutz

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Progress and future planning for chapters 2 and 4.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 25, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 6 Bi-Weekly Check-In

March 12, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Discussion of chapter outline and progress.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 3 Bi-Weekly Check-In

March 12, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Attendees discussed chapter outline and progress.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Chapter 7 Bi-Weekly Check-In

March 5, 2025

3:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells (closed session) committee meeting

February 26, 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

This is a closed-session committee meeting.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Jim Slutz - Chair
Missy Feeley - Chair
Adam Peltz
David Perrin
Eilis Rosenbaum
Geoffry Landry
Jim Bolander
Mileva Radonjic
Nathan Meehan
Tom Kropatsch
Walter Guidroz

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

March meeting planning
Report Outline

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 04, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Meeting #2 - Report Outline and Project Schedule - Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells

January 10, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The purpose of this meeting is for the commitee to discuss the proposed report outline and to review the tentative project schedule.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Adam Peltz
David Perrin
Eilis Rosenbaum
Geoffry Landry
Jim Bolander
Jim Slutz
Mary Feeley
Mary Kang
Mileva Radonjic
Nathan Meehan
Tom Kropatsch
Walter Guidroz

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The report outline put together by the co-chairs
The tentative project schedule

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Report Outline
Project Schedule

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 09, 2025

Contact

Noel Walters

(202) 334-2794
nwalters@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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