# Landowners Sue Over Orphan Well Funding | Edmonton News

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Published: 2026-09-08T19:16:06+00:00
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## Resource

Landowners in Alberta are suing the Alberta Energy Regulator, claiming the current levy on oil and gas companies is too low to effectively clean up thousands of abandoned, or orphan, wells—posing serious environmental risks. With over 7,000 wells needing remediation at a cost exceeding $1.6 billion, the current annual levy of $154 million falls short of actual needs and doesn’t align with the regulator’s own funding formula. Though the regulator says the levy is government-endorsed and supports cleanup efforts—including decommissioning thousands since 2022—they won’t comment on the ongoing legal challenge. This isn’t the first time the issue has surfaced; a prior internal appeal was dismissed, prompting landowners to take their case to court. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad30b869dadd5004

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