Offshore Oil Cleanup Tracker
This dashboard tracks oil companies that haven’t cleaned up their oil and gas infrastructure after drilling in federal waters. Our analysis of federal data shows which companies operate wells and offshore platforms that are overdue for decommissioning. The data show that thousands of wells and hundreds of platforms are overdue. Delayed plugging of wells and aging infrastructure risks oil spills, methane leaks, and other hazards. Action is needed to hold the offshore oil industry accountable and safeguard oceans and marine life.
Check out the numbers and see which companies are delaying their duties to clean up their offshore drilling mess:
Unplugged wells in the Gulf of Mexico
Platforms overdue for decommissioning in the Gulf of Mexico
Unplugged wells in the Pacific
Platforms overdue for decommissioning in the Pacific
For more information, see this 2024 GAO report and 2021 GAO report.