Written Comment Deadline: AOGCC Well Plugging Requirements Workshops

The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) has announced a series of three public workshops regarding potential updates to 20 AAC 25.112, the state's regulation on well plugging requirements. The commission stated that it is not currently proposing specific regulatory changes but is seeking industry and stakeholder input to align regulations with current best practices. The workshops are scheduled for September 2, October 15, and November 19, 2026, at the AOGCC Hearing Room in Anchorage, with remote participation options available via telephone and Microsoft Teams. Each session will cover distinct technical topics, ranging from abandonment application requirements and rigless operations to inspector witness requirements and the use of new technologies. Following the workshops, the AOGCC will accept written comments until 4:30 p.m. on November 30, 2026. Any future formal regulatory revisions will be subject to the standard public review and comment process as mandated by the Administrative Procedure Act.