March 25–26, 2026 | Bakersfield, California
Carbon X Credits is proud to serve as both a sponsor and panelist at the 2026 California Idle & Orphan Wells Conference, taking place March 25–26, 2026, in Bakersfield, California. Hosted by Energy Conference Network, this event convenes regulators, operators, investors, technology providers, and environmental leaders focused on tackling California’s legacy well challenges.
California faces a complex mix of idle, orphan, and legacy wells, many in sensitive or highly populated areas. This conference will dive into practical strategies for methane abatement, well decommissioning, funding pathways, community engagement, and emerging monitoring technologies tailored to the California context.
As both a sponsor and active participant in the program, Carbon X will highlight:
California’s regulatory environment, population density, and environmental priorities make its legacy well problem both urgent and influential. The approaches developed here will shape best practices far beyond the state’s borders.
Carbon X is committed to advancing solutions that cut methane emissions, protect communities, and unlock scalable climate finance. We’re honored to contribute that perspective in Bakersfield this March.
See you in Bakersfield, March 25–26, 2026.
Event information: https://orphanidlewells.energyconferencenetwork.com/california26
Walker Ranch: A Model for Methane Abatement In Central Texas, Carbon X has launched its largest field initiative yet: permanently sealing 24 legacy wells at Walker Ranch. Once some of the region’s worst methane emitters, these wells are now part of a groundbreaking project that combines advanced leak detection, high-standard plugging, and prairie restoration. The result: verifiable carbon credits and a replicable blueprint for tackling the 300,000+ legacy wells across the U.S.
Founded by geologist and CEO Whitney Landress, Carbon X is built on a simple idea, climate action should be scientifically proven and fully accountable. Their latest project resulted in a 300,000-credit transaction, but the impact didn't stop there. More than 5,000 acres of land were restored - bringing back butterfly migration, quail habitats, native hardwood, grasses, and other wildlife that vanished after oilfield infrastructure had been neglected for decades. Carbon X proves that environmental restoration and financial returns can operate in lockstep by offering a new ethical blueprint for how climate finance should work.
