> the amount that the small oil wells produce is too low to justify the cost. > but unfortunately "regulation" of any kind is seen as a bad thing in wide parts

> the amount that the small oil wells produce is too low to justify the cost. > but unfortunately "regulation" of any kind is seen as a bad thing in wide parts of the US. So you would have them be regulated out of business? Most of us in the U.S. do indeed see that as a bad thing.