A carbon credit represents one metric ton of greenhouse gas emissions kept out of the atmosphere. Carbon X credits come from the methane we permanently stop by sealing leaking oil and gas wells, measured and independently verified before any credit is issued.
Across the country, millions of old oil and gas wells sit abandoned 
and quietly leak methane into the air. We’re here 
to fix that.
Carbon credits are the fastest advantage we have on climate
Methane is a greenhouse gas, like the carbon dioxide from a car, but far more powerful in the short term. In the first 20 years after it escapes, methane traps roughly 84 times more heat than the same amount of carbon dioxide. That makes stopping methane leaks one of the quickest, most effective ways to slow warming right now. Sealing an abandoned well stops that pollution at the source, permanently.
84x
more warming than CO2 over 20 years
The scale of the problem
Millions of inactive U.S. wells can leak methane. Most aging wells have no revenue and are owned by operators without the capital to plug them. Since plugging brings no return, the responsibility is often ignored or pushed to the public sector. Sealing an abandoned well stops that pollution at the source, permanently.
2M+
inactive U.S. wells that can leak methane
Our process
How the Carbon X Impact Cycle Works
Every project follows the same steps. Then the credits we sell fund the next wells, and the cycle repeats.
1
Identity
Find high-risk abandoned wells using site history and prioritize the worst leaks.
2
Measure
Measure exactly what is leaking using EPA Method 21 standards before plugging.
3
Plug
Crews permanently seal the well with layered cement meeting state standards.
4
Verify
Results checked by independent verifiers, so the reduction is proven.
5
Restore
Remove old infrastructure and help native habitat recover.
6
Generate
Verified methane stopped is issued as high-integrity carbon credits.
7
Monitor
Keep watch long term so the reduction stays permanent.
8
Reinvest
Credit sales fund the next round of wells, multiplying cleanup.
Built to Withstand Scrutiny
Buy high-integrity credits that fund permanent methane reduction and real cleanup. Every purchase helps identify and seal more leaking wells across the United States.
- Field-measured methane data
- Independent Verification
- Independent Verification
- Independent Verification
- Independent Verification
Sealing a well does more than stop methane
Each project creates real benefits for the surrounding land and community.
- Cleaner air
- Lower groundwater risk
- Habitat restoration
- Native grass recovery
- Old infrastructure removed
- Safer land use
- Better agricultural productivity
- Long-term stewardship
How to
Two ways to earn carbon credits
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For credit buyers
Buy high-integrity credits that fund permanent methane reduction and real cleanup. Every purchase helps identify and seal more leaking wells across the United States.
Permanent methane reductionLegacy well closureEnvironmental restorationIndependent verificationLong-term monitoring
For landowners and operateors
Have old or abandoned wells on your property? We work with landowners, operators, and state, federal, and tribal partners to turn environmental liabilities into environmental assets.
Identity Legacy WellsMeasure emissionsCheck project eligibilityCoordinate pluggingRestore the land
FAQs
Common questions
What is a carbon credit?
What does Carbon X focus on?
Carbon X focuses on methane from abandoned oil and gas wells. Methane is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, trapping about 84 times more heat than carbon dioxide over 20 years, so stopping these leaks is one of the fastest ways to slow warming. We find the highest-risk wells, permanently seal them, and turn the verified reductions into high-integrity carbon credits.
How do you know the emissions are really reduced?
We measure each well’s methane before and after plugging using EPA Method 21 standards and certified equipment. Those results are checked by independent, third-party verifiers and issued through recognized registries, so every credit reflects a real, measured reduction, not an estimate.
How can I buy Carbon X credits?
Reach out through our contact page and we will walk you through the credits currently available and how a purchase works. Every purchase helps fund the identification and permanent closure of more methane-leaking wells across the United States.
