The Permian Basin is the largest oil field on the planet. Tens of thousands of wells dot the 86,000 square landscape that spans West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

This is a map showing the range of the Permian Basin and the distribution of oil wells in the region. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted ...

Some areas in the Permian have hit geological limits while others, yet to be drilled, are not expected to be as prolific as ...