Oil Wells Collection

Milford Haven at sunset, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales, UK
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Soviet Caspian Sea oil fields, 1978
Soviet Caspian Sea oil fields. Road bridge connecting oil wells in the Serebrovsky offshore oil field, in the Caspian Sea, near Baku, Azerbaijan, in June 1978

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Insurrection in the Caucasus (colour litho)
3097530 Insurrection in the Caucasus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insurrection in the Caucasus)

Oil wells, Moreni, Romania (b / w photo)
821499 Oil wells, Moreni, Romania (b/w photo) by Romanian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil wells, Moreni, Romania.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Great Oil-Well Fire in Texas, a Method of Extinction (engraving)
1601336 The Great Oil-Well Fire in Texas, a Method of Extinction (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Oil-Well Fire in Texas, a Method of Extinction)

Effects of a Fire at a Texan Oil Well (b / w photo)
1601337 Effects of a Fire at a Texan Oil Well (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effects of a Fire at a Texan Oil Well)

Oil wells of Baku (chromolitho)
968432 Oil wells of Baku (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil wells of Baku)

Mineral oils (chromolitho)
972124 Mineral oils (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral oils. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

A New Motive Power (engraving)
1605314 A New Motive Power (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Motive Power. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 May 1896)

Oil wells, Baicoi, Romania (coloured photo)
821500 Oil wells, Baicoi, Romania (coloured photo) by Romanian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil wells, Baicoi, Romania.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

American B-24 Liberator bombers attacking the oilfields at Ploesti, Romania, World War II, 1 August 1943 (b / w photo)
6015230 American B-24 Liberator bombers attacking the oilfields at Ploesti, Romania, World War II, 1 August 1943 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after)

Oil wells of Bustenari, Romania (b / w photo)
5229104 Oil wells of Bustenari, Romania (b/w photo) by Chusseau-Flaviens, C. (fl.1900-14); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil wells of Bustenari, Romania)

A gusher amongst the oil wells in the San Joaquin Valley, California, United States of America, c. 1915. Millions of barrels of oil were lost through the inability to check the flow of such gushers

Oil wells drilled into the bed of the Pacific ocean at Summerland, between Santa Barbara and Los Angleles, California, United States of America, c. 1915

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

Iraq Oil wells camp Iraq Petroleum Company 5 miles
Iraq. Oil wells and camp of the Iraq Petroleum Company. (5 miles S. of Kirkuk). Kirkuk District. An oil driller. Showing full height of drill tower. 1932, Iraq

Iraq oil fields drilling tower Photo oil wells
Iraq, oil fields, drilling tower. Photo possibly shows oil wells of the Iraq Petroleum Company in the Kirkuk (Karkuk) district of Iraq. 1932, Iraq

Oil wells camp Iraq Petroleum Company 5 miles
Oil wells and camp of the Iraq Petroleum Company. (5 miles S. of Kirkuk). Kirkuk District. The I.P.C. refineries burning surplus gas. 1932, Iraq, Karkuk

Alberta, Canada; Pump Jack In A Flowering Canola Field

Oil industry on James Bond Oil Field, Azerbaijan

How oil obtrudes on one of the worlds most beautiful cities. Oil wells in the near neighbour of Los Angeles. 6 October 1927

Oil well fires, Caucasus, artwork
Oil well fires, Caucasus, historical artwork. These oil wells are at Bibi-Eybat in the Caucasus region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea

Underground oil deposit, artwork
Underground oil deposit, historical artwork. Shafts have been sunk from the surface to extract (from left to right): water, oil and natural gas. The labels are in French

Oil Well & Civic Center, Amarillo, Texas, United States of America, North America

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: A Journey through Oil Wells Across the Globe" Step back in time to 1978, as we explore the Soviet Caspian Sea oil fields, a pivotal chapter in global energy history. (3673104) Witness the Insurrection in the Caucasus through a captivating colour lithograph, reminding us of the complex dynamics surrounding these precious resources. Delve into Romania's rich oil heritage with a mesmerizing black and white photograph capturing Moreni's iconic oil wells. Experience The Great Oil-Well Fire in Texas, an engraving that showcases both destruction and innovation - a method of extinction born out of necessity. Reflect on the haunting Effects of a Fire at a Texan Oil Well captured by an evocative black and white photograph, serving as a reminder of nature's power over man-made structures. Marvel at Baku's magnificent oil wells depicted in vibrant chromolithography; witness their grandeur against Azerbaijan's stunning landscapes. Explore Mineral oils' diverse applications through an enchanting chromolithograph that unveils their significance across industries. Discover "A New Motive Power" envisioned by pioneers who harnessed oil wells' potential for progress - an inspiring engraving that shaped our modern world. Immerse yourself in Baicoi, Romania's colourful photo showcasing its thriving oil industry; witness how these wells have transformed communities throughout history. Travel back to World War II with American B-24 Liberator bombers attacking Ploesti's vital oilfields in Romania - August 1st, 1943. This powerful black and white image encapsulates war’s impact on global energy security. Finally, gaze upon Bustenari’s timeless beauty immortalized within this captivating black and white photograph; it serves as testament to Romania’s enduring connection with its abundant underground wealth. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time as we unravel tales hidden beneath each well – stories that have shaped nations, economies, and the world as we know it.