Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells (2026)

Chapter: 6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches

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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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Suggested Citation: "6 Emerging Technologies and Approaches." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Technologies and Practices for Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29343.
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