Orphan well oil and gas projects

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established a Competitive Selection Two-Phase Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for well drilling, construction, and plugging services, specifically focused on addressing orphaned and idle oil and gas wells. This mandatory use contract enables the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to efficiently manage and remediate well sites through a pre-qualified contractor selection process. The IDV covers comprehensive services including well plugging, abandonment, and related oil and gas project remediation, with projects funded through forfeited bonds and the Oil and Gas Well Fund.

NuPointe Energy LLC was awarded the primary contract (CSP900922-32) with Wellworker LLC as a subcontractor, effective from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026. The contract covers statewide projects within Ohio, utilizing a competitive assignment process where ODNR will post project notifications and select contractors based on submitted quotes, statement of work completeness, cost, and funding availability. While specific contract value details were not provided, the IDV includes provisions for Net 30 Days payment and explicitly prohibits the expenditure of public funds for offshore services or purchases from certain international institutions.