Adam Peltz
Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition
Work
Areas of expertise:
Oil & gas well integrity, oil and gas regulation, carbon capture and sequestration, orphan wells
In his role as a director and senior attorney in EDF’s Energy Program, Adam focuses on oil, gas and carbon capture, utilization and sequestration regulation and policy, and serves as a public advocate on these issues. Adam is responsible for managing multi-stakeholder efforts concerning oil and gas development and CCUS to improve environmental outcomes through enhanced regulation and improved industry practices, especially concerning secure geological storage of carbon dioxide, and orphaned oil and gas wells. Adam received a B.A. in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Chicago, an M.A. in International Relations from Boston University, and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law.
Background
Adam started as a legal fellow with EDF in 2011, working on natural gas as well as international climate efforts. During law school, he studied international development and climate change law, and interned at the Legal Resources Centre in Ghana, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation in Washington, D.C., and with the Geneva, Switzerland-based carbon credit certifier the Gold Standard.
Education
- Boston University School of Law, J.D.
- Boston University, M.A. in International Relations
- University of Chicago, B.A. in Political Science and International Affairs
Professional Activities
- Member, State Bar of New York, 2012-present
Latest pieces
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New maps unveil scale of U.S. orphan well challenge, highlight solutions at hand
December 2, 2022
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First “orphan” well plugged as federal program gains momentum, more to be done
October 27, 2022
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Rogue methane leaks from idle wells carry four big takeaways for policymakers
May 26, 2022
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Funding to plug and remediate orphan wells moves forward in the Senate
August 5, 2021
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Maximizing the historic job creation opportunity waiting in our nation’s old and leaking oil and gas wells
May 5, 2021
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Annular pressure monitoring and testing makes for safer wells
April 6, 2021
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How oil & gas states did (and did not) protect land and water in 2020
January 25, 2021
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EDF issues new framework to help make oil and gas wells safer
March 20, 2020
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New well integrity rules make Colorado a leader in well safety for workers and neighbors
January 31, 2020
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Pennsylvania bill gives conventional drillers pass to cut corners, lets communities pay the price
January 21, 2020