oil field
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oil field
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Repsol began production in May at the Pikka oil field in Alaska alongside majority partner Santos.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The industry regulator is considering revised applications for production at Jackdaw, and Adura's Rosebank oil field west of Shetland, after a court ruled that both had been unlawfully approved.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The legal challenge was brought by oil companies including Warren Resources, which operates a large oil field in Wilmington.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
It plans to review the outlook for Karoon once production at its Bauna oil field in Brazil is reinstated and can be observed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
When Naomi asked, Muff had said that carrying a revolver was usual for the oil field, or had been.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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