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Commented by Nico Popp on June 16th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
Orphaned Oil Wells Turn into Billion-Dollar Market: Chevron and Clean Harbors Under Pressure; Zefiro Methane in Focus
Methane emissions from decommissioned and abandoned oil and gas wells in North America have been drastically underestimated for decades. Scientific studies by McGill University show that actual emissions in Canada are seven times higher than official figures, while in the US they exceed government estimates by about 20%. Since methane has a greenhouse effect approximately 80 times stronger than carbon dioxide over a twenty-year period, plugging these leaks is a top priority. Through the bipartisan US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), billions in government subsidies are flowing into the remediation of abandoned and orphaned wells. This situation makes it easier for energy companies to act and creates a stable demand environment for specialized environmental service providers. We present a company that is currently fully focused on growth.
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Commented by Jens Castner on April 27th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
TOXIC WASTE, NUCLEAR WASTE, METHANE: HOW CLEAN HARBORS, STUDSVIK, AND ZEFIRO METHANE ARE MAKING MONEY OFF THE SINS OF THE PAST
For decades, environmental protection was largely treated as a cost burden for industry. But while the global debate focuses on CO₂ reduction, another structurally attractive niche is gaining traction: the remediation of legacy contamination. Companies that tackle the contaminated sites left behind by the chemical, nuclear, and oil industries occupy one of the most stable growth markets of our time. Leading the way: US giant Clean Harbors, Swedish specialist Studsvik, and Canadian innovator Zefiro Methane.
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