Fossil Fuel Collection (page 5)

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

Crude oil valve. Crude oil has leaked from the valve and polluted the surrounding environment. Photographed in Trinidad

Pressure dials, natural gas industry
Gas pressure dials at a natural gas processing plant. Natural gas is a fossil fuel obtained from underground deposits. At processing plants

Oil exploration platform
Abstract illustration of a sea-based oil exploration platform. Black silhouette against orange sky

Pressure dial, natural gas industry
Gas pressure dial at a natural gas processing plant. Natural gas is a fossil fuel obtained from underground deposits. At processing plants

Trans-Alaska oil pipeline. This pipeline transports crude oil across Alaska. It stretches from oilfields on the North Slope to the port at Valdez

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

Oil pipelines and storage tanks. This oil terminal is located on Vysotsky Island, St Petersburg, Russia. St Petersburg is on Russias Baltic Sea coast

Gas flare in oil field
A gas flare from an oil production well-head lights the night. Photographed in the Urengoi Field in the Tumen region of Russia

Oil pipeline. Construction of an oil pipeline through an area of cloud forest. The Oleoducto Crudo Pesado pipeline, completed in October 2003, transports between 390, 000 and 450

Earths oil reserves, computer artwork
Earths oil reserves. Computer artwork of the Earth and oil barrels. This could represent the Earths oil reserves, or the impact of fossil fuels on the environment

Crude oil storage. Container leaking crude oil, causing pollution of the surrounding environment. Photographed in Trinidad

Oil plant settling pond, aerial photograph. The waste water in this settling pond contains crushed rock, sand, crude oil and bitumen

Natural gas industry, control room
Natural gas industry control room. Workers in the control room of a natural gas processing plant. Control panels on the walls are used to operate the pipelines

Oil pumping station, Kazakhstan
Oil pumping station. Storage tanks and pipelines at an oil pumping station. Oil is obtained from underground deposits, and is used as a source of fossil fuels

Domestic gas meter, thermogram. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object, measured by the long-wave infrared radiation it emits

Fawley refinery. Water vapour rising from vents at an oil refinery. Photographed in Fawley, Hampshire, UK

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

A jack pump used for oil extraction

Diesel fuel pump
Diesel pump in a filling station

Oil drilling ship launch. The ship, which has been built here at the shipyard, has just been launched into a river. This river is in Tyumen, in western Siberia

Petrochemical plant. Petrochemical plants take crude oil and process and separate it into fractions ranging from heavy industrial tars to light fuels such as petrol

Derrick at an oil well in the evening

Oil sands bucketwheel. This massive mining device, known as a bucketwheel, was used to mine the Athabasca Oil Sands, in Alberta, Canada

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

Diesel fuel cap. Close-up of a fuel cap labelled with the word diesel. Diesel is used as a fuel in motor vehicles, and as a heating oil

Part of the Trans-Alaskan Oil Pipeline. The pipeline runs from Prudhoe Bay on the north coast to Valdez on the southern coast, a distance of 1, 284km

Oil pipeline and tanker. This structure is designed for loading oil onto tankers directly from an oil pipeline. This harbour is Primorsk, on Russias Baltic Sea coast

Oil barrels, computer artwork
Oil barrels. Computer artwork of stacked oil barrels

St Petersburg oil terminal, Russia
St Petersburg oil terminal. Oil tanker and pipelines at an oil terminal in St Petersburg, Russia. Oil terminals are central points in the oil distribution industry

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 refining process. Schematic diagram of how oil is refined from the crude state to the finished products. The process depends on breaking down the oil in a process named catalytic cracking

Russian oil rig. This is the self-raising, floating oil rig Astra. Oil rigs are used to drill for and retrieve oil from deposits under the seabed

Oil plant scarecrow (lower right), used to keep waterfowl off the oil plants settling ponds. The waste discharged to these settling ponds contains traces of crude oil and bitumen

Oil derrick at an oil well. Photographed in Alberta, Canada, at sunset

Analysing fuel oil for silicone traces
MODEL RELEASED. Analysing fuel oil for silicone traces, using an absorption spectroscope. Metal and silicone impurities in fuel oil can lead to problems such as inefficient combustion

Spilled oil
Leaking oil drums, computer artwork. Oil drums are used for transporting small amounts of oil, where the use of a tanker is not financially viable

Gas fuel compressor plant for the North European gas pipeline. This is the Babayevskaya gas compressor station, in Russias Vologda region, north of Moscow

Caspian Sea oil rigs, old and new. Oil rigs are used to drill for and pump oil from below the Earths surface. Oil is the fossil fuel that powers much of the worlds cars and industries

Oil drill operators handling drilling machinery. Oil drills are used to drill deep into the ground to reach underground reservoirs of oil

Gas platform support tower. View looking up through the steel lattice of a gas platform support tower. The structure is known as a jacket. Photographed off Brunei

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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.