Fossil Fuel Collection (page 4)

Workers laying an oil pipeline, USA C016 / 9000
Workers laying an oil pipeline. Group of men laying an oil pipeline for the Tide Water Oil Company. In 1859, oil was found in the hills of Pennsylvania, USA

Gas tanker approaching port, artwork C016 / 7695
Gas tanker approaching port. Computer artwork of a gas tanker approaching port at an oil and gas hub

Nobels oil refinery, artwork
Nobels oil refinery. Computer artwork showing the design of the oil refinery used by the Swedish industrialist Ludvig Immanuel Nobel (1831-1888)

Oil hub, artwork C016 / 7696
Oil hub. Computer artwork of gas tankers approaching port at an oil and gas hub

Arctic oil fields, artwork
Arctic oil fields. Computer artwork showing oil field locations in the Arctic

Crude oil burning C016 / 9779
Crude oil burning in a Petri dis. Crude oil is oil from the ground before it has been refined. It contains a varied mixture of hydrocarbons that can be separated out (refined) by heating

Disused oil well, Red Sea
Disused oil well. One of the many heads of oil wells that are no longer in use in the Red Sea

Ratcliffe power station. The cooling towers of the Racliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power station behind the Midland main line railway track. Photographed in Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Oil sand
MODEL RELEASED. Oil sand. Gloved hands holding oil sand from the Athabasca oil sands deposits in northern Alberta, Canada. Oil sands are a form of bitumen deposit

Steam locomotive driver
MODEL RELEASED. Steam locomotive driver. Museum volunteer stoking (adding coal to the engine fire) steam locomotive K563. The energy from the coal fire is used to boil water to produce steam to drive

Oil Tanker and tugs. Photographed off Le Havre, France

Workers excavating peat, artwork
Workers excavating peat, historical artwork. Peat, a solid fuel dug from the ground, is formed from compacted ancient organic matter, including plants such as Sphagnum (peat moss) and Carex (sedges)

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

Workers drying peat, artwork
Workers drying peat, historical artwork. Peat, a solid fuel dug from the ground, is formed from compacted ancient organic matter, including plants such as Sphagnum (peat moss) and Carex (sedges)

Otto gasification unit, 1897
Otto gasification unit. 19th-century artwork of an Otto gasification unit (wood gas generator) producing gaz pauvre (carbon monoxide)

Marine fuel analysis. Industrial researcher carrying out a calibration test on a hydrogen sulphide (H2S) analysis machine (vapour phase processor, VPP)

Acetylene production, 1897
Acetylene production. 19th-century artwork of a facility producing acetylene gas, used as a fuel. This facility can supply the gas to between 200 and 300 units, usually lamps

Gas production, Oman C018 / 2498
Gas production. View over a natural gas plant in Marmul, Oman

Acetylene-powered projector, 1897

Old and new gasometers, 1897
Old and new gasometers. 19th-century artworks of an old model (left) and a new model (right) of gasometers (gas storage units) for fuels such as acetylene and wood gas

Offshore gas extraction, artwork C017 / 8036
Offshore gas extraction. Computer artwork of an offshore drilling platform (oil rig) extracting natural gas from beneath the sea floor

Formation of fossil fuels, artwork C017 / 8034
Formation of fossil fuels. Computer artwork showing how fossil fuels, such as coil, oil and gas, are formed. Fossil fuels are rich in hydrocarbons

Gas production, Oman C018 / 2495
Gas production. Natural gas production in Marmul, Oman

Oil pump, Oman C018 / 2496
Oil pump. Nodding donkey oil pump at an oil well in Marmul, Oman

Disused oil pumps, Oman C018 / 2499
Disused oil pumps. Disused oil pumps being stored in Marmul, Oman

Roberts Bank Superport, Canada
Roberts Bank Superport, aerial view. This ports has two terminals, the Deltaport container and the Westshore coal shipping terminal

Open-pit coal mining C016 / 5809
Open-pit coal mining. Excavated coal deposits being loaded onto a truck at an open-pit coal mine. Also called open-cast mining, this technique is used when the overburden

Burning fossils fuels, conceptual image C013 / 9856
Burning fossils fuels, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a lump of coal on fire, representing the burning of fossil fuels

Oil pump and drought C013 / 9478
Oil pump and drought. Landscape of baked and cracked mud surrounding a jack pump or nodding donkey oil pump. This type of oil pump is used to draw crude oil from a well when the pressure difference

Carbon footprint, conceptual artwork C013 / 4686
Carbon footprint, conceptual computer artwork

Carbon footprint, conceptual artwork C013 / 4685
Carbon footprint, conceptual computer artwork

Carbon footprint, conceptual artwork C013 / 4713
Carbon footprint, conceptual computer artwork

Carbon footprint, conceptual artwork C013 / 4684
Carbon footprint, conceptual computer artwork

Vattenfall Europe Opencast brown coal (lignite) mine and simultaneous backfilling - near Weisswasser - Saxony NE
PM-10843 Vattenfall Europe Opencast brown coal (lignite) mine and simultaneous backfilling near Weisswasser - Saxony NE Germany Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Wind Turbines and coal fired power station on the Netherlands coast near Vlissingen
PM-10838 Wind Turbines and coal fired power station on the Netherlands coast near Vlissingen. Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Vattenfall Europe giant opencast brown coal (lignite) mine and power station - near Weisswasser - Saxony NE Germany
PM-10840 Vattenfall Europe giant opencast brown coal (lignite) mine and power station near Weisswasser - Saxony NE Germany Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Subsidence lake with reedmace fringe over old coal-mine at Arcot - Northumberland - UK
ROG-14340 Subsidence lake with reedmace fringe over old coal-mine at Arcot Northumberland - UK Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

USA, Arizona, Page. The coal-fired Navajo Generating Station, a power plant producing electricity

USA, Alaska, Prudhoe Bay. Gas flare billows black smoke over arctic tundra

USA, Alaska, Brooks Range, Coldfoot. Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline

Cut away view of antique automobile, Musee des Arts et Metiers, Paris, France

Mined coal at colliery museum, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum, Trenafod, South Wales, june

Early humans smelting iron
Early humans smelting and working iron, coloured artwork. The high temperatures required to obtain iron metal from its ore were not possible until the development of advanced smelting techniques

Natural gas processing station. Storage tanks and a flare (upper left) at a natural gas processing plant. Natural gas is a fossil fuel obtained from underground deposits

Oil drilling rig, Russia, at sunset
Oil production rig at sunset. Photographed in the Tumen region, Russia

Mirage around an oil field

Settling pond reclamation. Pile of overburden (black) in a oil plants settling pond. The buildings of the oil mine and processing plant are in the background

Oil tanker and storage tanks, rotterdam
Tanker and petrochemical storage tanks and refinery at Europort, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Europort is the largest petrochemical port in Europe

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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.