Ignoramus new leases do not produce even a drop of oil for years.
Developing New Oil and Gas Fields
While new wells in developed reservoirs can be drilled and brought online in a matter of months, timelines for production from new fields stretch for years because they have complex permitting requirements and require the construction of infrastructure such as pipelines and storage facilities.
One study found the world's
largest oil and gas fields averaged 5.5 years from discovery to first production and took 17 years of production on average to reach peak output.
Discover the process of energy production and learn how long it typically takes to move an oil and gas well from the drawing board to production.
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