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London 'We think about the people of Wheatley every day': Province commits millions to capping old wells Active and decommissioned oil and gas wells in Dawn-Euphemia Township are seen on June 12, 2024. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London) Share The province has confirmed it remains committed to capping historic oil and gas wells across Ontario. In Lambton County Wednesday, the minister of natural resources and forestry announced the next chapter with a $7.

5 million fund. “That’s why I am here today, to announce the second year funding, of $2.5 million, as part of our efforts to help municipalities reduce risks posed by these wells and to strengthen emergency preparedness,” said Minister of Natural Resources Graydon Smith.



The latter point is a concern for politicians at all levels. They are acutely aware that an abandoned well set off the 2021 explosion in Wheatley. A news conference to announce provincial funding to help identify and cap legacy oil and gas wells was held in Lambton County on June 12, 2024.

(Sean Irvine/CTV News London) The blast injured more than 20 people. “We think about the people of Wheatley every day when we are doing this work,” said Smith. “We want to make sure that the investments that we’ve made there, and that the lessons that have been learned there, get applied.

” One of those lessons is the monumental task ahead. Officials estimate there are 25,000 to 50,000 abandoned legacy oil and gas wells in the province. But finding them – all –.

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