Orphan Well - Harrison 4

The Harrison 4 Project is a critical plugging initiative conducted under the Orphan Well Program, aimed at addressing six idle and orphaned wells in Harrison County, Ohio. The project is competitively bid through OhioBuys, with the solicitation number SRC0000023345, and was posted on September 5, 2024, with a response deadline of September 26, 2024. The primary objective is to mitigate imminent health and safety risks to the public and the environment caused by these abandoned wells, fulfilling statutory requirements for well plugging. The project falls under the NAICS code 237110 and is managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Oil and Gas, emphasizing its importance for environmental protection and public safety. The contract is estimated to be valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, reflecting the scope and scale of the plugging operations. The work will be performed within Ohio, and the project underscores the state's commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance concerning orphan wells. Interested parties can find additional details and manage their responses through the OhioBuys portal. This initiative is vital for preventing potential hazards associated with abandoned wells and ensuring the safety of local communities and ecosystems.