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Proposed bill aims to find new purpose for Oklahoma's abandoned oil wells

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OKMULGEE, Okla. (KFOR) – Over 20,000 abandoned oil wells litter the state, but proposed legislation could help Oklahoma better tackle the issue. "What this bill hopes to do is create an option where wells can be repurposed for geothermal energy and other uses a way to make money while capping the wells and reducing the emissions [...]

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Proposed bill aims to find new purpose for Oklahoma's abandoned oil wells

OKMULGEE, Okla. (KFOR) – Over 20,000 abandoned oil wells litter the state, but proposed legislation could help Oklahoma better tackle the issue. "What this bill hopes to do is create an option where wells can be repurposed for geothermal energy and other uses a way to make money while capping the wells and reducing the emissions [...]

·Oklahoma City, United States
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KFOR-TV broke the news in Oklahoma City, United States on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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