For over half a century, Plants & Goodwin has set the standard for integrity, safety, and environmental stewardship in Plug and Abandonment (P&A) services, helping clients meet regulatory requirements while protecting their assets, reputations, and communities by managing environmental risks and liabilities.
Founded in 1970 by Paul Plants and George Goodwin, the company’s vision has always centered on fostering honest partnerships and exceeding expectations with a family-driven approach that prioritizes people and performance. Today, spanning three generations, Plants & Goodwin continues to evolve, consistently delivering on its mission, so clients can rest easy, knowing their well sites are in expert hands, no matter where they operate across the Marcellus, Utica, and North America.
Plants & Goodwin’s portfolio reflects the ability to serve a wide range of clients, including public agencies, environmental firms, energy companies, and private landowners, to manage well decommissioning with precision and care.
One long-time partner, a global environmental engineering firm, recently contacted us for a high-profile P&A project in Warren, OH. The challenge: a 4,600-foot gas well located directly within the construction limits of a significant new warehouse development. Due to our history with this client and our proven ability to deliver under pressure, they reached out to us once again. The scope of work included:
This project reflects not just our technical skill, but also the trust we’ve earned as a partner on high-visibility projects, where safety, timing, and compliance are non-negotiable.
While headquartered in the Northeast, Plants & Goodwin supports projects across a wide geographic range, adapting our solutions to fit every environment and stakeholder need. Our work includes:
This variety highlights our ability to tailor the work to both rural and urban settings, as well as the technical capacity in ecologically sensitive environments.
Safety is a core value that is woven into every facet of our operations. Our rigorous Short Service Employee (SSE) mentorship program ensures that a seasoned mentor guides every new team member, supports them through hands-on learning, and provides them with transparent feedback. We also analyze “near miss” events periodically and democratically establish best practices, fostering a proactive culture that empowers open communication.
That culture paid off with a significant milestone: over 1,000 consecutive days without a recordable injury. This only happened because safety is embedded in every aspect of every project, from planning to execution.
With a flat organizational structure and transparent communication, our crews respond quickly, escalate concerns immediately, and prioritize team-wide ownership of risk reduction. That means safer jobs and peace of mind for our clients.
Every well we plug contributes to a cleaner, safer future. P&A plays a vital role in:
That’s why we proudly support state and federal environmental goals, including work under programs managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Whether helping to remediate orphaned wells or prepare construction sites for redevelopment, we approach each job with care for the land, the community, and future generations.
At Plants & Goodwin, we combine technical excellence, regulatory experience, and unmatched safety performance, making us the go-to partner for complex P&A work across North America. From legacy well sites to fast-track construction zones, we deliver custom solutions that protect your timeline, your team, and your project goals.