British Columbia's auditor general says the number of inactive oil and gas wells in the province has risen dramatically, and warns the price tag for decommissioning them is $3 billion and rising. The report also found that the fund set up to pay for decommissioning orphan wells in B.C. We appreciate the Auditor General’s recommendations to ensure we are doing the best job possible managing B.C.’s non-operating oil and gas sites. Oil and Gas Commission is in the province's northeast, with the majority clustered around Fort St. John and Dawson Creek. (BC Oil and Gas Commission)AG wants better regulationSpeaking to reporters, the auditor general said she also found the rapid increase in oil and gas activity was of great concern to people living near it.

Source: CBC News March 14, 2019 18:45 UTC