I started my own oil company. I'm 27. See: http://www.eser.org

Stats:

* There are thousands of independent oil and gas producers in the United States.

* Independent producers develop 90 percent of domestic oil and gas wells, produce 68 percent of domestic oil and produce 82 percent of domestic natural gas.

* Most independents have fewer than 20 employees.

See the "Independent Petroleum Association of America": http://www.ipaa.org