Diversified Energy Under Investigation for Uncapped Wells
- Diversified Energy is accused of leaving uncapped wells after stopping crypto mining in Elk County, Pennsylvania.
- The company started using the site for crypto mining in 2022 without emissions permits, which were granted in December 2023.
- A March 2025 inspection found the site deserted, leading to non-compliance warnings from Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
- Diversified Energy is obligated to plug 2,600 wells by 2034 under a recent agreement.
Authorities have raised concerns about environmental risks due to Diversified Energy’s alleged failure to seal wells after halting operations at a Pennsylvania site. The company faces scrutiny over its compliance with regulatory commitments and potential environmental impacts.
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