Violations were also issued for failure to submit annual production, waste generation and well integrity reports for at least the last 10 years.
None of the wells were inspected by DEP before and none of the wells could be located at the GPS coordinates listed on the oil and gas well registrations.
DEP said in its inspection reports attempts to contact the well owner were unsuccessful.
The wells include--
-- Butler County, Marion Twp.: Porter Auto 2, 3, 6, 8, 14, 27; Porter Bottom 2, 3; Porter Lower E68
-- Venango County, Irwin Twp.: Farren-Byers 4; Porter Auto 24; WM R. Barnes 1.
Click Here for links to each inspection report. Click Here for an example.
DEP requested a response from the owner by January 20.
DEP’s eFACTS database shows Lazy Oil holds 200 permits, including 1 for an abandoned well.
PA Environment Digest encourages you to contact DEP if you have information that would be helpful in contacting the owners of the Lazy Oil Company or have more information on the abandoned wells.
Contact DEP’s Northwest Oil & Gas District Office in Meadville at 814-332-6860 or the Knox Office at 814-797-1191.
12 Other Abandoned Wells
On November 20, 2025, DEP issued violations to Lazy Oil Company for abandoning 12 conventional oil and gas wells in Venango County. Read more here
The circumstances were identical-- none of the wells were inspected by DEP before and none of the wells could be located at the GPS coordinates listed on the oil and gas well registrations.
Report Violations
To report oil and gas violations or any environmental emergency or complaint, visit DEP’s Environmental Complaint webpage.
Text photos and the location of abandoned wells to 717-788-8990.
Check These Resources
Visit DEP’s Compliance Reporting Database and Inspection Reports Viewer webpages to search their compliance records by date and owner.
Sign up for DEP’s eNOTICE service which sends you information on oil and gas and other permits submitted to DEP for review in your community.
Use DEP’s Oil and Gas Mapping Tool to find if there are oil and gas wells near or on your property and to find wells using latitude and longitude on well inspection reports.
[Note: If you believe your company was listed in error, contact DEP’s Oil and Gas Program.]
[Note: These may not be all the NOVs issued to oil and gas companies during this time period. Additional inspection reports may be added to DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database.]
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[Posted: January 7, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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