oil field
noun
: a region rich in petroleum deposits
especially
: one that has been brought into production
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The Permian Basin, America’s premier oil field, is still producing at record levels, but the gains are smaller.
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
His experience on the oil field fueled a lifetime of climate activism for the actor—including his strong advocacy for clean energy policies in the United States.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
But after years of painful gas price spikes and the looming closure of two refineries, drilling could ramp back up in Kern County oil fields under SB 237, a piece of the last-minute climate deal.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Under the agreement, Wing Wah will develop three oil fields to drill 200,000 barrels per day in Congo Brazzaville by 2030.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
His experience on the oil field fueled a lifetime of climate activism for the actor—including his strong advocacy for clean energy policies in the United States.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
But after years of painful gas price spikes and the looming closure of two refineries, drilling could ramp back up in Kern County oil fields under SB 237, a piece of the last-minute climate deal.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Under the agreement, Wing Wah will develop three oil fields to drill 200,000 barrels per day in Congo Brazzaville by 2030.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Oil field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20field. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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