I've found an oil pump in an air drop w/ 10 survey charges. I know it follows similar mechanics as the mining quarry where you need to find a mineral rich area with the charges to actually place the device. However, I've used 8 of the 10 charges with no discovery of crude oil. I've tried blasting sands, forested areas, even the alps but no oil. I'm just wondering, is there a particular biome that has a higher drop rate for it or is it completely randomized?
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Arid Biomes...aka Dessert. Can also drio in Tundra I believe but the Dessert has a far better drop rate. Does not work on the beach as far as I am aware.
