Ep338: A New Use for Old Wells

Ep338: A New Use for Old Wells

From Currents by Norton Rose Fulbright

March 5, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

Kemp Gregory discusses a novel energy storage approach that repurposes idle oil and gas wells into gravity-based storage systems.

Kemp Gregory, CEO of Renewell Energy, discusses a novel energy storage approach that repurposes idle oil and gas wells into gravity‑based storage systems, using existing infrastructure to deliver low‑cost, flexible capacity to the grid.

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Guest: Kemp Gregory

Topics covered

  • energy storage
  • oil and gas
  • renewable energy
  • infrastructure
  • grid capacity

Keywords

  • energy storage
  • gravity-based storage
  • oil wells
  • gas wells
  • renewable energy

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Organizations: Renewell Energy

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