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Does your company own one or more gas wells that are soon going to be tapped out? Perhaps you are selling some of your land and the new owner has no use for the well. Whatever the reason why you are considering gas well abandonment, it's important that you shut things down the right way before you move on. That's why companies like yours are today turning to firms that offer well abandonment solutions that include everything from properly closing and sealing the well to assisting with surface restoration. Here's why you should retain assistance with shutting down your well properly before you abandon it.

A Well That Is Not Closed or Sealed Properly Could Harm the Environment

When a gas well is abandoned but not properly closed down, it's possible that some of the gas left inside could seep into the surrounding soil or land. The release of well substances into the local soil or groundwater could prove disastrous for the environment. If a problem develops and it's traced back to your company, you could be answering to government regulators or be left facing a fine or other cleanup costs. It's much more cost efficient to pay a well abandonment expert to help you shut things down properly and ensure that a future problem like a leak will not occur.

A Well That Is Not Closed or Sealed Properly Could Be Dangerous to Others

An abandoned well that is left open could also prove dangerous to the nearby community. A child or pet that goes wandering across your abandoned land might stumble upon an unsealed, still-open well. One slip or fall or contact with the dangerous contents of the unsealed well could cause serious bodily injury or death. It's possible your company could be declared negligent in this situation if it is traced back to you.

A Well That Is Not Closed or Sealed Properly Could Harm Your Reputation

It's already been mentioned that your company could face the wrath of government regulators or face a lawsuit if you don't shut down your abandoned gas well properly. But while those would be your immediate concerns if something were to go wrong, keep in mind that a story like this would likely end up in the press and hurt your company's reputation for a long time to come. It's possible you could even lose current business partners or have trouble obtaining new partners if your company receives a lot of bad press. You'll be dealing with not just the immediate fallout from the government or a lawsuit but more long-term consequences to your reputation as well.

Contact a company like Calgem Well Abandonment to learn more.