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Kuwait: the single oilfield whose yield now exceeds Persias highest production
Kuwait: the single oilfield whose yield now exceeds Persias highest production. Page from the Illustrated London News, 22nd December 1951. Date: 1951
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1951 22nd Gulf Highest Jun21 News Oilfield Oilfields Refinery Resources Yield December
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history and oil industry legacy of Kuwait with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image from the Illustrated London News. This captivating photograph, dated 1951, showcases the significance of the Kuwaiti oilfield, which surpassed Persia's highest production at the time. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and add depth to your decor with this stunning, Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 51.4cm (14" x 20.2")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this historic photograph from the Illustrated London News, dated December 22, 1951, the spotlight shines on Kuwait's Burgan oilfield, a remarkable achievement that surpassed Persia's (Iran's) highest oil production at the time. The image captures the vast expanse of the oilfield, with numerous derricks and drilling equipment scattered across the desert landscape. The 1950s were a pivotal decade in the exploration and production of oil in the Middle East, and Kuwait's Burgan oilfield emerged as a significant player in the global oil industry. The discovery of this oilfield in 1938 revolutionized Kuwait's economy and positioned it as a major oil-producing nation. The Burgan oilfield, also known as the Greater Burgan or Al-Ahmadi field, is located in the central part of Kuwait and covers an area of approximately 280 square miles. Its reserves were estimated to be around 66 billion barrels in the 1950s, making it the largest oilfield in the world at the time. The photograph serves as a testament to the remarkable progress in oil exploration and production during the 1950s. The discovery of such vast oil reserves in Kuwait not only transformed the country's economy but also played a significant role in shaping the global energy landscape. The image also highlights the industrial scale of oil production during this era, with numerous oil derricks and drilling equipment visible in the photograph. The oil extracted from the Burgan oilfield was transported to refineries for processing and distribution to various parts of the world. In summary, this photograph from the Illustrated London News captures a significant moment in history, showcasing Kuwait's Burgan oilfield, which surpassed Persia's highest oil production in 1951, and underscores the remarkable progress in oil exploration and production during the 1950s in the Middle East.
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