Orphan well - oil and gas projects

The Ohio Mandatory Use Contract (MAC110) CSP900922-24 provides specialized services for orphan well and oil and gas project remediation within the state. Specifically, the contract covers well drilling, construction, plugging, and abandonment services targeting idle and orphaned wells that require environmental and infrastructure intervention. Awarded through a competitive two-phase selection process, the contract enables the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (DOGRM) to address critical oil and gas infrastructure needs using funding from forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund.

Lakeside Oilfield Service Inc. of Louisville, OH, is the prime contractor, with Next LVL Energy, LLC listed as a subcontractor. The contract was originally established on July 1, 2021, and has been extended through Amendment 1 to run until September 30, 2026. Covering the entire state of Ohio, this Mandatory Use Contract allows for project-specific assignments with unique scopes of work, operating on Net 30 Days payment terms. While the state makes no guarantees of purchase volume, the contract provides a structured mechanism for addressing orphaned well projects through pre-qualified contractors, with each project having individualized specifications and requirements.