Diversified Energy Reports $150M Taxes, Retires 486 Wells in 2025 Sustainability Report
DEC•Diversified Energy’s 2025 Sustainability Report shows $980 million in wages and benefits paid to ~2,000 employees and support for 9,500 ancillary jobs, while generating $150 million in state and local taxes and contributing $5 billion to GDP over four years. The company retired 486 wells last year, raising its total to over 1,550.
1. Economic Contributions
Diversified Energy Company’s 2025 report highlights its economic impact, with ~$980 million paid in wages and benefits to ~2,000 employees and support for 9,500 ancillary jobs, generating $150 million in state and local taxes and contributing $5 billion to GDP across key U.S. basins over the past four years.
2. Well Retirement Achievements
Through Next LVL Energy, Diversified retired 486 wells in 2025, including 388 company-owned and 98 third-party or orphan wells, bringing total retirements to over 1,550 and pioneering the Mountain State Plugging Fund to secure long-term well retirement obligations.
3. Community Engagement
In 2025, the company and its employees invested $1.8 million in charitable giving across 165 nonprofits, supported scholarship and STEM programs, and logged volunteer hours for food banks, veterans’ support, and community development throughout its operating footprint.
4. Sustainability Framework and Strategic Outlook
The PROVEN report aligns with GRI, SASB and TCFD standards, underscoring Diversified’s strategy of acquiring mature energy assets, improving operational discipline and environmental performance, and delivering durable shareholder value through responsible stewardship and long-term asset retirements.
