[TLI]

Tell us all about these mythical “capped” wells. Include some sources too

Actually the information is easily available so next time I am just gonna tell you to do your own homework. But here is a hint!

G-O-O-G-L-E ... S-E-A-R-C-H

Check into it, ok?

That being said, apparently there are about 400,000 capped wells in the US.

Here is an excerpt...
"It will also give new life to the capped wells in the U.S., which number approximately 400,000. Just think about the possibilities: there is an estimated 40 years of oil in capped wells in the U.S. at 21,000,000 barrels a day in usage."

And for being such a smartazz I'm gonna make you block and copy. No handy links for you!

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m5CNK/is_2006_Dec_4/ai_n24996550

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5147602

http://www.presstelegram.com/business/ci_8672275

[rodguy911]

Great post, can't recall where I read it but I saw 240,000 plugged wells(don't want to upset anyone here)It's hard to imagine unplugging them(whether its 400 or 240,000) could not be beneficial to the countries needs.

[Figment]

Shale oil deposits. These were not producing oilwells to begin with. Conventional wells are not “capped” they are “plugged”.