The Well Done Foundation Announces Landmark Partnership with The Carbon Sink to Accelerate Global Methane Reduction Through Carbon Credits

New Alliance Monetizes Methane Abatement from Orphan Wells, Fueling Global Expansion of Climate-Critical Plugging Efforts

OKMULGEE, Okla., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Well Done Foundation (WDF), a leading nonprofit dedicated to mitigating climate change by plugging methane-leaking orphaned oil and gas wells, today announced a strategic partnership with The Carbon Sink, (TCS) a pioneering climate finance and carbon management company. This collaboration will bring high-integrity carbon credits to the market. These credits are created through the permanent closure of orphan wells across the United States, transforming a critical source of methane emissions into verifiable climate solutions and fueling WDF's mission to plug wells worldwide. This partnership helps companies align their climate goals with measurable, traceable impact.

Orphaned oil and gas wells are a pervasive, often overlooked source of methane, a greenhouse gas, significantly more potent than carbon dioxide. These "super-emitters" leak harmful gases continuously, posing environmental and safety hazards to communities. The Well Done Foundation specializes in the permanent plugging of these wells, providing an immediate and measurable impact on atmospheric methane levels. Each successfully sealed well prevents the release of up to 4,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent annually, an impact comparable to planting 400,000 trees and nurturing them for two decades.

This strategic alliance leverages The Carbon Sink's expertise in climate finance and global carbon markets with WDF's proven on-the-ground capability. The Carbon Sink will play a pivotal role by bringing these high-quality, verifiable carbon credits, derived directly from WDF's well-plugging projects to companies globally looking to effectively offset their carbon footprint with concrete, measurable immediate results and lasting benefits for the environment and communities.

"This partnership with The Carbon Sink is a game-changer for the Well Done Foundation," said Curtis Shuck, Founder and Chairman of The Well Done Foundation. "It directly addresses the urgent need to plug these environmental hazards while creating a sustainable funding mechanism. Our mission is to plug every orphan well across the globe that poses a threat to communities, and this collaboration provides a powerful new pathway to accelerate that endeavor, moving from well-to-market and ultimately, well-to-planet. Together, we can unlock significant climate action."

For companies committed to measurable environmental action, the methane abatement from orphan wells represents a gold standard in carbon credits.

"We are immensely proud to partner with the Well Done Foundation, whose direct action offers some of the most impactful and verifiable carbon reduction available today," said Sebastian Fragni, Founder and Executive Director of The Carbon Sink. "Companies are increasingly seeking authentic and transparent ways to meet their climate goals, and the methane abatement from orphan well plugging provides exactly that. This partnership enables us to offer our clients concrete, measurable environmental benefits while supporting a vital, on-the-ground solution to a critical climate challenge that transcends borders. This is just the beginning of a shared vision to plug wells not just across the U.S., but truly all over the world where these silent polluters exist."

This partnership represents a unified approach to tackling a critical climate issue, demonstrating how innovative financing and dedicated on-the-ground work can accelerate global environmental progress. To learn more about the partnership or to purchase carbon credits, please click here.

About Well Done Foundation

Formed in 2019, the Well Done Foundation's mission is to fight climate change by plugging the estimated 3.5 million orphaned oil and gas wells in the United States. WDF works with farmers and landowners, local and state government, corporations, and other nonprofits to locate orphaned wells, measure and document methane and CO2 emissions, plug the wells, and restore the surface areas to their original state. Since 2019, WDF has plugged high-priority orphan wells in six states, cumulatively preventing more than 1.5 million metric tons of methane emissions. For more information or to learn about investing in carbon offsets through WDF, visit welldonefoundation.org.

About The Carbon Sink:

The Carbon Sink is a leading climate company focused on the trading of high-quality carbon credits across a wide range of methodologies and globally recognized standards. With deep expertise in international carbon markets, The Carbon Sink connects buyers with rigorously verified credits that drive real and measurable climate impact. By facilitating access to premium carbon assets, the company empowers organizations to meet their climate commitments and support projects with strong environmental and social co-benefits. Through innovative financial solutions and strategic partnerships, For more information, visit https://thecarbonsink.com/

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