A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) project in California is transforming stranded natural gas from marginal oilfields into electricity, offering a solution to the environmental and economic challenges associated with noncommercial gas produced alongside oil. The project, Oil Field Flare Gas Electricity Systems (OFFGASES), managed by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), utilizes microturbines to generate low-cost electricity, reducing the operating costs of oil production sites that heavily rely on electricity. By repurposing previously unusable gas, the project has successfully increased oil production in once-desperate fields, with field demonstrations showcasing significant improvements. The initiative, supported by key partners and DOE funding, aims to enhance domestic oil production efficiency and combat issues related to stranded gas, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and economically viable oil production industry.