I think the idea that is that it also costs money to shut a well down. Like if you just turn it off, there will be more work to do later when you want to get it

I think the idea that is that it also costs money to shut a well down. Like if you just turn it off, there will be more work to do later when you want to get it back up again. Not just staff, but well / drill / pump / seal / geological issues.