gas field
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gas field
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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One of the first items in Burnham's in-tray will be whether to approve the Jackdaw gas field, east of Aberdeen, and Rosebank, which sits off the Shetland Isles.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
In the desert expanse of Turkmenistan, Chinese engineers are hard at work at the vast Galkynysh gas field -- a mega project that is deepening the closed Central Asian state's already extensive ties with Beijing.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates shut down a gas field after a missile interception reportedly rained debris on it and started a fire, the Associated Press reported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Recent strikes on Ras Laffan, Qatar’s major gas field, as well as the strait’s closure, have left world helium supplies at risk.
From Salon ● Mar. 30, 2026
It's away from the gas field, but I'm interested in an oil company.
From The Mardi Gras Mystery by Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry)
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