Sealing the Past for a
Sustainable Future
Rewilda transforms abandoned wells by sealing methane leaks and restoring the surrounding land, generating high-integrity carbon credits available for purchase.
The Methane Crisis
Methane is responsible for at least 25% of global temperature rise since the industrial revolution. While its atmospheric lifetime is shorter than CO₂ (12 years vs. centuries), it absorbs heat 200 times more efficiently, making it 84 times more potent over a 20-year period.
Abandoned oil and gas infrastructure represents one of the largest sources of methane emissions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified approximately 3.7 million abandoned oil and gas wells across the United States. While properly plugged wells emit less than 1 kg of methane per year, unplugged wells release over 100 times that amount.
The United Nations Environmental Program identifies the oil and gas industry as one of the largest sources of methane emissions—and the sector with the greatest potential for reduction. Without addressing these emissions, we cannot meet the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
25%
of global temperature rise from methane
84x
more potent than CO₂ (20-year scale)
3.7M
abandoned wells in the U.S.
100x
higher emissions from unplugged wells
Sources:
- NASA Climate (2022)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- United Nations Environmental Program
- BCarbon Methane Capture Protocol (2023)
The Rewilda Solution
Addressing the methane crisis by transforming abandoned wells into environmental assets through our thorough 4-step process.
Step 1: Site Identification & Analysis
We begin by identifying abandoned wells and collaborating with affected landowners and communities. Our focus is on wells in the US and Canada with significant methane emissions. Each site undergoes thorough evaluation, including reservoir analysis, baseline emissions measurement, and assessment of impacts aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Step 2: Approval & Plugging
A carbon registry organization as well as local regulators approve the plugging plan and verify the proposed emissions reduction and co-benefits. The wells are then plugged according to Rewilda's rigorous sealing standards and local regulatory requirements. The sites undergo complete site remediation including equipment removal and restoration of soil and vegetation for natural habitat recovery.
Step 3: Credit Issuance
After verifying successful methane reduction, premium carbon credits are issued through the carbon registry's rigorous methodology. These third-party validated credits are then offered to forward-thinking organizations seeking to meet their net zero emissions goals, providing them with confidence that their investment directly supports permanent and measurable environmental impact in the fight against climate change.
Step 4: Reinvesting in Environmental Impact
Revenue from our premium carbon credit sales enables us to tackle more abandoned wells, creating a sustainable cycle of methane reduction and environmental restoration. As we expand to new sites, previously restored lands continue their natural regeneration, creating an ever-growing network of reclaimed habitats. This perpetual cycle allows us to maximize our positive environmental impact while generating additional high-quality carbon credits.
High-Integrity Carbon Credits
Our carbon credits represent real, measurable impact in the fight against climate change.
Third-Party Verified
Our credits are issued through rigorous carbon registry methodologies, ensuring transparency and accountability in emissions reduction claims.
Immediate Results
Unlike traditional carbon offsets that take years to realize benefits, our well-plugging projects deliver immediate methane emissions reduction.
UN SDG Alignment
Our projects advance multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals including Climate Action (13), Life on Land (15), Clean Water (6), and Good Health & Well-being (3).
