Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Decommission Offshore Oil & Gas Wells, Pipelines and Platforms
December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Idle and abandoned offshore oil and gas infrastructure increase chances of oil leaks and pose environmental risks to marine ecosystems
"Neglected oil wells off our coasts are a ticking time bomb that threaten our coastal communities and environment in Oregon and nationwide," Wyden said. "It's unacceptable that Big Oil has dodged responsibility to clean up drilling . . .
Idle and abandoned offshore oil and gas infrastructure increase chances of oil leaks and pose environmental risks to marine ecosystems
"Neglected oil wells off our coasts are a ticking time bomb that threaten our coastal communities and environment in Oregon and nationwide," Wyden said. "It's unacceptable that Big Oil has dodged responsibility to clean up drilling . . .