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THE CASE FOR
RESTORATION.
A curated library of government research, regulatory guidance, geological assessments, and petroleum-engineering reporting relevant to the responsible restoration of mature oil fields.
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44%
The basin today
Nearly half of U.S. oil production.
Permian shale and tight formations produced 6.0 million barrels per day in December 2025—44% of total U.S. crude-oil production, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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Mature fieldsIndependent source
Journal of Petroleum Technology · SPE
Mature Fields and Well Revitalization
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U.S. Department of Energy · NETL
Stripper Well Consortium
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U.S. Geological Survey
Permian Basin Oil and Gas Assessments
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U.S. Energy Information Administration
Wolfcamp Shale Play of the Midland Basin
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Railroad Commission of Texas