Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act

This bill establishes a federal research program to improve the identification, plugging, and repurposing of abandoned oil and gas wells. It directs the Secretary to create a program focused on developing better remote sensing technologies, understanding methane emissions from wells, and finding cost-effective methods for plugging and repurposing wells (like for geothermal energy). The program requires coordination with universities, national labs, and private companies, and authorizes $30 million in 2026 increasing to $35 million by 2030. It directly affects federal agencies managing energy and environmental programs, and aims to address environmental risks from wells no longer in use.