Surface Owners’ News – Fall 2021 WVSORO December 1, 2021 Newsletter This issue includes several articles on the problems with unplugged, orphaned oil and gas wells, and what is (and isn’t) being done to address these problems. We also take a look back at the 2021 legislative session, and a look ahead to 2022. Related PostsOct 28 2025 Press Release WVSORO’s follow up press releaseOct 27 2025 Blog The Governor’s plugging assurance deal with Diversified does not plug wells like they say it does.Aug 20 2025 Blog WVSORO files comments against data center and its natural gas power plant near Thomas, West VirginiaMay 28 2025 Leasing / Amendment Advice Diversified gets well plugging shortcut through 2025 Legislature (people signing new leases/amendments should disallow shortcut).