Oriskany Sandstone · Appalachian Basin

API 37-023-02041 · PA · Drilled 1955 · 5,840 ft TD · Status: Orphaned

Viability Score

Recommended Development Pathway

DOE BIL + EPA Methane

Highest-priority remediation well in this demonstration set. Pre-regulatory construction, active gas migration, forested location. PA DEP + DOE BIL funding pathway active — estimated plug cost $95K, federal share $76K–$85K.

Six-Driver Viability Assessment · Avg 16/100

Reservoir Potential

14/100

Oriskany sandstone — fully depleted. Formation abandoned by all operators in this township by 1988.

Wellbore Condition

12/100

Pre-regulatory era well with unknown casing. Surface gas migration confirmed on adjacent soil gas survey.

Field Redevelopment

18/100

No active development in formation for 35+ years in this area.

Infrastructure Readiness

20/100

All infrastructure removed. Forested location — access requires trail clearing.

Regulatory Clarity

22/100

PA DEP orphaned well program — active outreach. Federal BIL funding pre-application filed by DEP.

Environmental Profile

12/100

Surface gas migration confirmed. Pre-regulatory completion — no cement on surface casing. Highest-priority plug in this set.

Formation and Fluid Data

Oil API Gravity

—

Reservoir Pressure

—

Water Cut

—

Casing Integrity

Poor

Brine Lithium

—

Brine TDS

—

Infra. Proximity

12.3 mi

Total Depth

5,840 ft

Federal Funding Programs — Eligible

DOE BIL Orphan Program
EPA Methane Reduction
PA DEP Orphan Well Program

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SPE-PRMS Alignment. Viability scores and recovery estimates are aligned to the Society of Petroleum Engineers Petroleum Resources Management System (SPE-PRMS) classification framework. Estimates represent decision-support information and do not constitute a certified reserve report. Independent reserve reports from qualified petroleum engineering firms are available on engagement. All demonstration data is synthetic.