This legislation, titled the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to mandate the Secretary of Energy establish a comprehensive research, development, and demonstration program. This program specifically targets abandoned wells, defined as wells originally drilled for oil and gas operations that are unused, unplugged, and have no anticipated future use. The program's core objectives are to enhance data collection on abandoned well locations, improve methods for their plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing , and develop strategies to mitigate their environmental impacts. Activities will include advancing remote sensing and LiDAR technologies for identification, understanding how well parameters affect methane emissions, and improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of plugging processes, especially for remote wells. It also encourages the use of low-carbon materials and explores repurposing wells for alternative uses like geothermal power or carbon capture. The Secretary is required to coordinate these activities with institutions of higher education, National Laboratories, and the private sector. The bill authorizes appropriations totaling $162,500,000 over five fiscal years, from 2026 through 2030, to fund this critical research and development initiative.