California regulators Friday authorized the reopening of two injection wells, out of 11 ordered temporarily shut two weeks ago on fears of potential pollution to underground water sources. Earlier this month, the Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources issued orders to seven oil production companies to immediately shut 11 wastewater disposal wells to avoid potential harm to aquifers in Kern County. There are more than 1,500 such wells in California. In a statement Friday, DOGGR said “since the initial orders were issued, two of the 11 wells have been authorized to resume operations following division review.” The agency did not identify the wells that had been ordered shut in, or those that were authorized to reopen. Article continues below… Gas Daily Gas Daily offers the most detailed coverage of natural gas prices at interstate and intrastate pipeline and pooling points in major U.S. markets. Gas Daily keeps you […]