Carbon X is gearing up for one of our most ambitious projects yet. Set in Western Oklahoma, this initiative will target over 150 legacy wells for methane abatement and climate financing.

Project Details

The Walker Ranch Project is a flagship carbon offset initiative that showcases the potential of large-scale, multi-well methane abatement through private initiative and science-backed remediation. Located in Stephens County, Texas, the project targets 23 legacy oil and gas wells, many of which were visibly and audibly leaking methane. Following baseline emissions measurement, 17 of the wells were deemed eligible for carbon credit issuance under the BCarbon Methane Capture & Reclamation Protocol based on their emissions profiles, accessibility, and regulatory status.

Unlike typical projects led by oil and gas operators, this initiative is being driven by a private landowner who personally took over operatorship of the wells to plug them. Over the years, he persuaded former well operators to transfer ownership to him, invested significant personal funds into cleanup efforts, and partnered with Carbon X to secure the remaining funding needed to complete remediation through carbon finance. His motivation is rooted in protecting his land, restoring wildlife habitat, and creating a cleaner future for his children, grandchildren, and community.

Monitoring and Permanence Levels:

• All wells will undergo the required three-stage emissions monitoring (baseline, post-plugging, one-year follow-up).
• A pilot for continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) will be launched on-site in Q4 2025, making Walker Ranch a national example for permanence validation and ongoing methane surveillance.