Why a tiny bit of oil can be a big deal

More than three-quarters of U.S. wells make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of their small output. But they're a big deal to oil producers and environmentalists.

Mar 26, 2025 - 10:08
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Why a tiny bit of oil can be a big deal
Scott Rabinowitz, president of Grand Resources, stands near a pump jack in Sperry, Okla., on March 20, 2024.

More than three-quarters of U.S. wells make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of their small output. But they're a big deal to oil producers and environmentalists.

(Image credit: September Dawn Bottoms for NPR)