Fossil Fuel Collection (page 6)

Part of the Trans-Alaskan Oil Pipeline. The pipeline runs from Prudhoe Bay on the north coast to Valdez on the southern coast, a distance of 1, 284km

Oil pipeline and tanker. This structure is designed for loading oil onto tankers directly from an oil pipeline. This harbour is Primorsk, on Russias Baltic Sea coast

Oil barrels, computer artwork
Oil barrels. Computer artwork of stacked oil barrels

St Petersburg oil terminal, Russia
St Petersburg oil terminal. Oil tanker and pipelines at an oil terminal in St Petersburg, Russia. Oil terminals are central points in the oil distribution industry

Oil refinery storage tanks at twilight. These spherical tanks are pressurized and contain liquified petroleum gas (LPG), one of the products from the refining of crude oil

Oil refining process. Schematic diagram of how oil is refined from the crude state to the finished products. The process depends on breaking down the oil in a process named catalytic cracking

Russian oil rig. This is the self-raising, floating oil rig Astra. Oil rigs are used to drill for and retrieve oil from deposits under the seabed

Oil plant scarecrow (lower right), used to keep waterfowl off the oil plants settling ponds. The waste discharged to these settling ponds contains traces of crude oil and bitumen

Oil derrick at an oil well. Photographed in Alberta, Canada, at sunset

Analysing fuel oil for silicone traces
MODEL RELEASED. Analysing fuel oil for silicone traces, using an absorption spectroscope. Metal and silicone impurities in fuel oil can lead to problems such as inefficient combustion

Spilled oil
Leaking oil drums, computer artwork. Oil drums are used for transporting small amounts of oil, where the use of a tanker is not financially viable

Gas fuel compressor plant for the North European gas pipeline. This is the Babayevskaya gas compressor station, in Russias Vologda region, north of Moscow

Caspian Sea oil rigs, old and new. Oil rigs are used to drill for and pump oil from below the Earths surface. Oil is the fossil fuel that powers much of the worlds cars and industries

Oil drill operators handling drilling machinery. Oil drills are used to drill deep into the ground to reach underground reservoirs of oil

Gas platform support tower. View looking up through the steel lattice of a gas platform support tower. The structure is known as a jacket. Photographed off Brunei

Constructing a gas pipeline, Russia
Construction of a gas pipeline, Russia, 1982. This pipeline is now completed and it carries gas from the Urengoy fields in Siberia

Determining cetane number for diesel
MODEL RELEASED. Determining cetane number for diesel, using an IQT (Ignition Quality Tester). The cetane number (CN) is a measure of diesel combustion quality

Oil pipelines and tankers. This oil terminal is located on Vysotsky Island, St Petersburg, Russia. St Petersburg is on Russias Baltic Sea coast

Dock workers carrying coal, China
Dock workers carrying coal. Workers using shoulder-borne carrying bags to unload coal at a port. This is Qingdao port in China. Photographed in 1995

Petrol engine combustion. Computer artwork of an internal combustion engine cylinder. The piston (lower right) is moved up and down by the combustion (burning) of fuel

Petrol engine. Computer artwork of an internal combustion engine cylinder. The piston (lower right) is moved up and down by the combustion (burning) of fuel

Nant Helen coal mine, UK, aerial image
Nant Helen open cast coal mine, UK, aerial photograph. Open cast mines are those where the coal is removed from the surface, rather than from beneath the surface as is the case with a pit mine

Coal-pulverising unit at a power station. Worker in the pulverising fuel mills area of a coal-fired power station. This is where the coal is ground up into a fine dust before being burnt to generate

Power station buildings. View, from one of the chimneys, of the gypsum storage building (upper centre), at a coal-fired power station

Former work station, Fawley power station
Former work station in the control room at Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. This power station was built in the 1960s and two of its original four 500 MW generating units closed in the 1990s

Fire vents at Fawley power station, UK
Fire vents at Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. Roof of Fawley power station, showing fire vents. This power station is powered by heavy fuel oil

Silencers at Fawley power station, UK
Silencers at Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. Roof of Fawley power station, showing auxiliary safety valve silencers. This power station is powered by heavy fuel oil

Fiddlers Ferry power station, Cheshire, UK, aerial photograph. This power station burns coal to produce electricity. Huge reserves of black coal are seen at lower left

Control room, Fawley power station, UK
MODEL RELEASED. Operators working in Fawley power station control room, Hampshire, UK. This power station is powered by heavy fuel oil

Coal-fired power station chimney. View looking upwards at the top of the flues of a coal-fired power stations chimney. These three flues are enclosed within a single chimney

Fawley power station, UK
Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. This power station is powered by heavy fuel oil. It was built in the 1960s and began operation as a 2000 megawatt (MW)

Fawley power station control room, UK
Fawley power station control room, Hampshire, UK. This power station is powered by heavy fuel oil. It was built in the 1960s and began operation as a 2000 megawatt (MW)

Generator, Fawley power station, UK
Generator, Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. Inside the generator, the rotor (an electromagnet) turns inside the stator (made up of copper bars) and creates an electric current

Vents at Fawley power station, UK
Vents at Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. Roof of Fawley power station, showing vents (foreground) and auxiliary safety valve silencers (background)

Fulham Power Station. Smoke rising from chimneys at Fulham power Station during the 1960s. This coal-fired power station is located near the River Thames, London

West Burton power station, UK
Sunset behind West Burton coal-fired power station, Nottinghamshire, UK

Gypsum storage at a power station. Piles of limestone and gypsum inside a storage building at a coal-fired power station. Gypsum (calcium sulphate)

Mining safety cage, 19th century
Mining safety cage. 19th-century artwork of the safety cage developed by Pierre-Joseph Fontaine (1810-1877) in 1849. The cage contains coal being lifted to the surface from a coal mine

Wood fuel for power station. Chopped up willow wood for use in a coal-fired power station (cooling towers and chimney seen in the background)

Drax coal-fired power station, UK
Drax coal-fired power station, near Selby, North Yorkshire, UK. This view, from the south-west, looks north-east towards the main chimney (red, centre)

Coal supplies for a power station. Bucketwheel machine (centre, in distance) and a coal scraper (yellow, centre left) at a coal-fired power stations stockpile

Power station turbine hall. View, from one of the chimneys, of the turbine hall (white, lower centre) and the electricity grid substation (upper centre), at a coal-fired power station

Oil refinery at dusk. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil refinery at sunset. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil refinery near sunset. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Opencast mine, Athabasca Oil Sands
Opencast mine. Aerial photograph of an opencast mine in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This mine is operated by Suncor Energy

Oil processing plant, Athabasca Oil Sands
Oil processing plant. Aerial photograph of an oil processing plant in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. Settling ponds, with oil deposits, are seen surrounding the processing plant

Oil crisis. Conceptual computer artwork of barrels of oil. International consumption of oil is increasing and, according to experts, it will reach a peak at around 2010

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"Fossil Fuel: A Journey Through Time and Industry" Step back in time to the 1850s, where a coal mine in England marked the beginning of an era that would shape our world. The Retro Style Desert Scene with an old gas station and majestic Saguaro cactus takes us to the heart of America's love affair with fossil fuels during the mid-20th century. Innovations were abundant, as seen through the iconic 1960s paraffin heater, providing warmth and comfort during chilly nights. Meanwhile, a model of Murchison North Sea Oil Rig showcases how offshore drilling revolutionized oil extraction. Venturing into the depths of the North Sea, we witness towering structures like never before - from traditional oil drilling rigs to advanced jackup rigs that defy gravity. These marvels enabled humanity to tap into vast reserves beneath our oceans. But let's not forget our roots – an oil well from the 19th century reminds us of humble beginnings when black gold was first discovered on land. As demand grew exponentially, massive oil tankers became vital for transporting this precious resource across continents. The offshore oil rig emerges as a symbol of human ingenuity amidst challenging environments. Its silhouette against breathtaking sunsets or under starry skies evokes both awe and concern for its impact on marine ecosystems. As night falls, lights illuminate sprawling refineries that work tirelessly to process crude oil into various products essential for modern life. The mesmerizing sight highlights both progress and environmental consequences associated with fossil fuel consumption. From historical coal mines to cutting-edge technology in offshore exploration, fossil fuels have shaped economies and transformed societies worldwide. As we navigate towards sustainable energy alternatives today, reflecting upon this journey is crucial for building a greener future while acknowledging their significant contributions throughout history.