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When oil wells are shut in, the pressure underground can become imbalanced, deforming the underlying structure.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The new ordinance, written by the Department of City Planning, prohibits new oil and gas extraction, including drilling, redrilling or deepening existing oil wells for the purposes of production.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Around 2003, Duncan Oil, which operated hundreds of oil wells in 10 central and southern Illinois counties, wanted to transfer ownership of over 100 wells to Dix Oil.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The extended closure of oil wells may have caused reservoir damage, Galimberti says, which could reduce production capacity even after facilities reopen.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The new ordinance, written by the Department of City Planning, prohibits new oil and gas extraction, including drilling, redrilling or deepening existing oil wells for the purposes of production.
—
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Around 2003, Duncan Oil, which operated hundreds of oil wells in 10 central and southern Illinois counties, wanted to transfer ownership of over 100 wells to Dix Oil.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The extended closure of oil wells may have caused reservoir damage, Galimberti says, which could reduce production capacity even after facilities reopen.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
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“Oil well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20well. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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