Oil Industry Collection (page 4)

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

Early fire engine
Vintage illustration of an early fire engine

Vertical wall steam plunger
Illustration of a Vertical wall steam plunger

Antique lamp

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Illustration of a Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

Common Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
illustration of a Common Nutmeg with fruit showing (Myristica fragrans)

1945 offshore gas drilling rig, elevated view

Gold mine, overground site with buildings and rubble heaps, underground cross section

Oil pumping station, cross section

Extracting oil and gas, cross section

Illustration of Downs Process, showing the industrial-scale extraction of sodium metal achieved by electrolysis of molten sodium chloride

Digital illustration of green oil drum

Digital illustration of jackup oil rig designed to extract oil from shallow water

Illustration of showing distribution of oil and gas shown on world map

Illustration of oil drills

Geothermal steam and Aurora Borealis
Steam rising from bore holes at Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Plant with Aurora Borealis or Northern lights, Wintertime, Iceland

Service Station to the Stars
Light painting and time lapse photography with star trails of an old abandoned services station off route 66

A Bell 407 utility helicopter prepares to land on an oil rig
A Bell 407 utility helicopter prepares to land on the helipad of an oil rig

Eurocopter EC135 utility helicopter on the helipad of an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico

A Sikorsky S-76 utility helicopter taking off from an oil rig
A Sikorsky S-76 utility helicopter taking off from the helipad on an oil rig

A Bell 407 utility helicopter on the helipad of an oil rig

AgustaWestland AW109E utility helicopter on the helipad of an oil rig
AgustaWestland AW109E helicopter parked on the helipad of an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico

The oil tanker Maran Castor is underway in the Arabian Sea
December 11, 2012 - The oil tanker Maran Castor is underway in the Arabian Sea during exercise Lucky Mariner 13

A Sikorsky S-76 utility helicopter prepares to take off from an oil rig
A Sikorsky S-76 utility helicopter taking off from the helipad on an oil rig

World War II propaganda poster of a soldier overlooking a man at the gas pump
Vintage World War Two propaganda poster featuring a soldier overlooking a man, filling up his car at the gas pump. It reads, Are You Playing Square?

A Field In California
circa 1925: An oil field in California. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Street Scene
circa 1895: Looking down Union Street in Aberdeen. Aberdeen, situated on the North Sea, is known as the Granite City because granite is one of its main exports

Stairway to Vertical
A long, tall staircase in Lincoln, nebraska

Oil Well
June 1919: Storage tank and derrick at Anglo-Mexican oil wells in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Oil Tank
circa 1930: A two million gallon oil tank belonging to the Burma Oil Company surrounded by a moat to contain spillages. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Oil Tanker
1927: The first bulk petroleum carrier Paua, owned by the Imperial Oil Company, at sea on trials. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Oil Field
1st December 1918: Men working amidst the thick smoke of the Baku oil fields. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Oil Fields
1st December 1918: The Baku oil fields. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Oil
March 1922: An oil field in Southern California. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Solvar Radiant
circa 1952: The Mobil oil tanker Solvar Radiant moored near the coastline. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Towing The Orion
The Orion Oil Rig being towed

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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.