Will Northwest Louisiana Orphan Wells Be Plugged With Federal Funding? Fri, 01/20/2023 - 12:00am 'Orphan wells' are oil or gas wells that have been abandoned by oil/gas extraction industries.These wells may have been deactivated ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Will Northwest Louisiana Orphan Wells Be Plugged With Federal Funding?