# Ep338: A New Use for Old Wells

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Published: 2026-03-05T12:30:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1267

## Resource

Kemp Gregory, CEO of Renewell Energy, discusses a novel energy storage approach that repurposes idle oil and gas wells into gravity‑based storage systems, using existing infrastructure to deliver low‑cost, flexible capacity to the grid.

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