Oil Industry Collection (#3)

A petrochemical plant towering over residential housing, Baglan Bay, Wales, 1975. By the late 1960s British Petroleums (BP) plant at Baglan Bay, near Swansea

The Nobel Brothers Petroleum Company in Baku, Second Half of the 19th cen. Private Collection

Oil, 2. - Controlling a Gusher, U. S. A. 1928
Oil, 2. - Controlling a Gusher, U.S.A. 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Filling a shell with nitro-glycerine, oil field in Pennsylvania, USA, early 20th century(?). Preparatory to shooting the well. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Railway and motor routes and pipelines, Syrian desert, 1937. Artist: Emery Walker Ltd
Railway and motor routes and pipelines, Syrian desert, 1937. A print from The Syrian Desert: Caravans, Travel and Exploration, by Christina Phelps Grant, A & C Blacks Ltd, London, 1937

American tycoon John D Rockefeller and his wife arriving at Cleveland, Ohio, 1912 (1951). Rockefeller (1839-1937) made his fortune in the petroleum industry

The Nobel Brothers Petroleum Company in Baku, 1890s. Private Collection

Oil wells at Baku on the Caspian Sea, Russia, c1890. Artist: Dmitri Ivanovich Yermakov
Oil wells at Baku on the Caspian Sea, Russia, c1890. By the beginning of the 20th century, the area around Baku, in modern Azerbaijan, was producing almost half the worlds oil

Oil extraction in Baku, Russia, c1903-c1906. By the beginning of the 20th century, the area around Baku, in modern Azerbaijan, was producing almost half the worlds oil

A gusher in the Pennsylvanian oilfields, USA, 1886. Edwin L Drake drilled the first oil well in Pennsylvania near Titusville in 1859

Off-shore oil rig surrounded by sailing fireboat and flying helicopter, underwater cross-section depicting the rigs foundations

Map of Southern United States of America, with illustrations of distinguishing features and landmarks

Pumpjack with dramatic chinook sky, Alberta, Canada
Silhouette of a pump jack with a colourful dramatic Chinook sky, west of Airdrie; Alberta, Canada

Lightning strikes from a supercell thunderstorm over the oil fields of New Mexico one evening; Maljamar, New Mexico, United States of America

Pumpjack in a field, Alberta, Canada
Pumpjack in a field in the foothills and the snow-covered Rocky mountains in the background with a glowing sky at sunset; Alberta, Canada

Pumpjack at sunrise
Silhouette of pumpjack in snow-covered area with an orange starburst sun at sunrise; Longview, Alberta, Canada

Pumpjack at sunset; Alberta, Canada

Semi Truck Driving The Haul Road (James Dalton Highway) Along The Trans Alaska Oil Pipeline On The North Side Of Atigun Pass In The Brooks Range, Arctic Alaska, Summer

Scenic View Of The Trans Alaska Oil Pipeline From The Haul Road (James Dalton Highway), Arctic Alaska, Summer

Silhouette Of Two Pump Jacks At Sunrise With Sun Burst And Colourful Clouds In The Sky; Alberta, Canada

Silhouette Of Pump Jack At Sunrise With Sun Burst And Colourful Clouds In The Sky; Alberta, Canada

Two Pump Jacks At Sunrise Reflecting The Warm Morning Light In A Snow Covered Field And Snow Covered Foothills And Mountains In The Background Lit By The Morning Sun; Alberta, Canada

Two Pump Jacks At Dusk In A Snow Covered Field With A Full Moon In A Clear Sky And Snow Covered Foothills And Mountains In The Background; Alberta, Canada

Two Pumpjacks On A Hill With Dramatic Clouds In The Blue Sky; Alberta, Canada

The Liberty Oil Rig In The Prudhoe Bay Oilfield On The North Slope, Arctic Alaska, Summer

Oil Drilling Rigs Out In The Ocean With A View Of The Coastline And Golden Sunset; Cromarty, Invergordon, Scotland

Sunset Lighting Brooks Range At Chandalar Shelf, Viewed From Atigun Pass Between Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve And Arctic National Wildlife Refuge With Dalton Hwy And Pipeline Cutting

Canola Field In Bloom With A Pumpjack In The Distance; Devon, Alberta, Canada

Silhouette Of Pump Jack With Dramatic Storm Clouds And Blue Sky; Alberta, Canada

Silhouette Of Pump Jack With Dramatic Storm Clouds, Blue Sky And Sunburst; Alberta, Canada

Two Pump Jacks On Rolling Hills In The Distance Along Highway With Cut Fields And Hay Bales; Alberta, Canada

Panorama Of A Colourful Pump Jack In Cut Canola Stubble Field With Snow Capped Mountains, Blue Sky And Clouds In The Background; Alberta, Canada

Djupivogur Iceland
Oil storage at Djupivogur, Sounthen part of Iceland

Oil Rigs
The Kingsnorth UK oil rig, anchored off Tilbury

Oil well and derrick
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Oil well with wooden derrick, near Houston, Texas. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

USA, Alaska, Kenai Peninsula, Offshore oil drilling rigs in Cook Inlet on summer evening

Fracking drill rig C016 / 8129
Fracking drill rig. Fracking or hydraulic fracturing is a drilling technique used to extract gas from shale deposits. A mixture of sand

Oil refinery towers. An oil refinery is where crude oil, a mixture of hydrocarbons, is refined (separated) in parts called fractions

Caspian Sea oil rig. Oil rigs are large floating platforms used to drill for and pump oil from below the seabed. Oil is the fossil fuel that powers much of the worlds cars and industries

Pipestills at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. Atmospheric pipestill (right) and a vacuum pipestill (left). These are distillation towers (stills) where hot crude oil is separated into parts called fractions

Alaska, Prince William Sound, an empty oil tanker, enters Valdez Narrows inbound for the oil loading terminal located at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline, in Valdez Alaska

Antique lamps
Illustration of a antique lamps

The Refinery
Thai oil refinery is located in Laemchabang industrial area

Petroleum Lokomobile
Petroleum motor car

Petroleum motor car
Light petroleum motor car of Benz and Co

Serpollets steam carriage
Antique illustration of a Serpollets steam carriage

Vapor pump with vertical boiler
Antique illustration of a vapor pump with vertical boiler

Drainage - placing tubes
Antique illustration of a man placing tubes for drainage

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The oil industry, a captivating blend of art and innovation, has shaped landscapes and economies for decades. From the towering oil rigs that dot the horizon to the mesmerizing artwork inspired by this powerful industry, its influence is undeniable. In a retro-style desert scene, an old gas station stands proudly amidst saguaro cacti, reminding us of the rich history behind each drop of liquid gold. Meanwhile, a bottlenose dolphin gracefully dances in the waves created by an imposing oil tanker in Port Aransas – a juxtaposition between nature's beauty and man's quest for energy. A meticulously crafted model of the Murchison North Sea Oil Rig showcases human ingenuity at its finest. This miniature marvel serves as a testament to our ability to conquer even the harshest environments in search of precious resources. As night falls over the North Sea, an eerie glow emanates from an offshore oil rig. The relentless drilling continues under moonlit skies while workers navigate through challenging conditions with unwavering determination. Across continents, an oil rig emerges from Wyoming's savannah like a modern-day monument. It symbolizes America's pursuit of energy independence and highlights how this industry connects nations across borders. Looking back into history reveals John D Rockefeller – an American industrialist whose name became synonymous with wealth and power during the late 19th century. His legacy still resonates today as we witness his profound impact on shaping not only businesses but entire industries. Amidst it all stand countless barrels filled with black gold - symbols of both prosperity and controversy. These vessels hold within them not just fuel but also stories of triumphs and struggles that have defined generations. The world may debate its environmental impact or seek alternative sources; however, there is no denying that the oil industry remains integral to our daily lives. Its presence looms large on land and sea alike – forever etched into our collective consciousness as one of humanity's most significant endeavors.