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Texas Abandoned Oil and Gas Well Plugging

January 19, 2024

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is funding the plugging and restoration of eleven abandoned oil and gas wells and the associated roads at Padre Island National Seashore. This restoration project, sponsored by the Department of Interior, helps prevent accidental oil spills into valuable barrier island habitat and coastal waters, while also restoring native vegetation to support a healthy coastal ecosystem.

restored oil and gas access road
Restored oil and gas access road, Padre Island National Seashore, Texas. (Photo: RESTORE Council)

former well site after plugging and replanted with native vegetation
One of eleven former well sites after plugging has been completed and native vegetation has been replanted. (Photo: RESTORE Council)

Learn more about:

Keala J. Hughes
Director of External Affairs & Tribal Relations
(504) 717-7235
keala.hughes@restorethegulf.gov