Fossil Fuel, J. D. Rockefeller meme
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On a localized basis it is absolutely possible to pump faster than it creates. This is why wells experience production declines. Perhaps on a global basis it is true that it creates faster than we use it, but we can absolutely pump down large deposits of these fuels. Just like subsurface aquifers of water can be depleted.
I imagine where the oil is closer to the surface its in a underground cave/reservoir. Then the intake into that reservoir would be a different size in each well, and how many barrels are taken out (output) differs as well.
Big intake with small output => lasts longer and regenerates faster
Small intake with with big output => drains quicker but takes longer to refill requiring downtime.