Oilfield

Pronunciation: /ˈɔɪlˌfiːld/

Oilfield (noun)

  1. A large area where oil is found and taken from the ground using wells and equipment.
  2. A region managed for producing crude oil, including wells, pipelines, and processing facilities.

Examples

  • The active oil area is busy with drilling and maintenance.
  • Workers monitor the active oil area to keep operations safe.