Oil Industry Collection (page 6)

Oil pump, artwork F005 / 0425
Oil pump, computer artwork

Oil rig, artwork F005 / 0424
Oil rig, computer artwork

Oil industry, artwork F005 / 0423
Oil industry, computer artwork

Oil rig maintenance. Floating oil platform (oil rig) undergoing maintenance at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Johor, Malaysia

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

Petroleum plant, Amazonian Ecuador C016 / 7736
Petroleum plant. View of the exterior of a Repsol petroleum production station in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

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)

Petroleum plant, Amazonian Ecuador C016 / 7737
Petroleum plant. View of the exterior of a Repsol petroleum production station in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Shell-Haus, Berlin, Germany C018 / 1770
Shell-Haus. Close-up of the fa ade of Shell-Haus (Shell House), Berlin, Germany. This classical modernist building stands overlooking the Landwehr Canal (Landwehrkanal)

Carbon dioxide oil extraction research. Professor Julian Eastoe working on research into the use of carbon dioxide to extract oil

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

Natural gas pressure gauge C016 / 8139
Natural gas pressure gauge. This gauge is used to monitor the pressure of natural gas as it exits a gas well and enters a pipeline. This gauge is being used at a fracking site in the USA

Amazon oil well, Ecuador C016 / 7774
Amazon oil well. Workover rig on an oil well platform in the Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Oil Tanker and tugs. Photographed off Le Havre, France

John D. Rockefeller, US oil magnate
John Davison Rockefeller (1839-1937), US oil magnate and philanthropist. In 1862, Rockefeller went into business with Samuel Andrews, the inventor of a cheap oil refining process

Ludvig Nobel, Swedish industrialist
Ludvig Immanuel Nobel (1831-1888), Swedish industrialist. Nobel, with his brother Robert, operated extensive oil interests in Baku in what is now Azerbaijan

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

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

Gasoline Station, Ko Samui Island, Surat Thani, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

USA, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Statue of Jesus Christ in Holy Rosary Cemetery near petrochemical plant

USA, Alaska, Offshore oil drilling rig with burning natural gas flare in Cook Inlet on summer evening

USA, Alaska, Natural gas flare from offshore oil drilling rig in Cook Inlet on summer evening

USA, Alaska, Offshore oil drilling rigs with burning natural gas flares in Cook Inlet on summer evening

USA, Alaska, Offshore oil drilling rig in Cook Inlet on summer evening

USA, Alaska, Kenai Peninsula, Natural gas flare from offshore oil drilling rigs in Cook Inlet on summer evening

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

Bitumen being poured onto a surface. Bitumen is a product of the refining of crude oil. Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons that is heated to separate it into parts called fractions

Vacuum pipestill at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is a vacuum pipestill, a distillation tower (still) where the high-boiling point part of crude oil is refined into parts (fractions) such as fuel oil and bitumen

Catalytic cracker at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the catalytic cracking area. Catalytic cracking uses high temperature and a catalyst to break down (crack) heavy oil fractions into lighter, more useful oils

Hydrofiner at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the hydrofining area, where crude oil products are processed to remove any impurities, such as sulphur

Lubricating oil
Heavy lubricating oil being poured onto a watch glass. Lubricating oil is a product of the refining of crude oil. Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons that is heated to separate it into parts

Furnace at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the furnace where crude oil is heated to 470 degrees Celsius before it enters a distillation tower (still)

Gas compressor at an oil refinery
Oil refinery equipment. Gas compressor at an oil refinery. Gas compressors are usually used to compress a gas for transport

Oil refinery storage tank. This spherical tank is pressurized and contains liquified petroleum gas (LPG), one of the products from the refining of crude oil

Atmospheric pipestill at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is an atmospheric pipestill, a distillation tower (still) where hot crude oil is separated into parts called fractions

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 crisis, conceptual artwork
Oil crisis, conceptual computer artwork

Oil drums, artwork
Oil drums, computer artwork

Oil pumps, artwork
Oil pumps at sunset, computer artwork

Oil pump, artwork
Oil pump at sunset, computer artwork

Oil rig, conceptual artwork
Oil rig, conceptual computer artwork

Cost of oil. Conceptual image showing an oil barrel balanced on a set of scales against Euro bank notes. This represents the increasing cost of oil and the impact of oil prices on the world economy

Industrial air pollution at sunset
Industrial air pollution. Silhouetted smoke plumes rising from oil refinery smokestacks at sunset. Photographed in Milford Haven, Wales

Oil industry pollution. Tailings settling pond with residual crude oil and bitumen floating on the surface. In the background is the Syncrude oil processing plant

Cost of fuel, conceptual image. Can of fuel balanced on a set of scales, against a piggy bank with money pouring into it. This represents the increasing cost of fuel

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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.