Oil Industry Collection

Oil rigs, artwork
Oil rigs, computer artwork

Retro Style Desert Scene with Old Gas Station and Saguaro Cactus on a sunny day

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) playing in the waves of an oil tanker, Port Aransas, Texas, USA

John D Rockefeller, American industrialist, late 19th century (1956). Rockefeller (1839-1937) made his fortune in the petroleum industry

Model of Murchison North Sea Oil Rig

Oil drilling rig, North Sea
Oil drilling rig. Byford Dolphin semi-submersible oil rig moored in the Cromarty Firth at the town of Invergordon, Scotland

Jackup oil drilling rig, North Sea
Jackup oil drilling rig. Ensco 80 oil rig being towed up the Cromarty Firth passing the town of Invergordon. Photographed in the North Sea, Scotland

Off-shore oil rig
Off-shore oil production. A large off-shore oil production rig in calm waters. The main parts of the rig are the drilling tower (left), the supporting legs, and the accomodation block (right)

Oil drilling rig at night, North Sea
Oil drilling rig at night. Byford Dolphin semi-submersible oil rig moored in the Cromarty Firth at the town of Invergordon, Scotland

Oil drilling rig, North Sea
Oil drilling rig. Byford Dolphin semi-submersible oil rig moored in the Cromarty Firth at the town of Invergordon, Scotland

Oil rig in the savannah of Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Oil barrels. Oil products are obtained from crude oil, which is oil from the ground before it has been refined. It contains a varied mixture of hydrocarbons

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

Oil rig, artwork
Oil rig, computer artwork

Oil drilling rigs, North Sea
Oil drilling rigs. Ensco 80 jackup oil rig (left) being towed past the Arctic 2 anchored semi-submersible rig (right). Photographed in the Cromarty Firth, near Invergordon, Scotland

Oil refinery worker
MODEL RELEASED. Oil refinery worker checking the feed pre-heater in the hydrofining area of an oil refinery. The hydrofining area is where crude oil products are processed to remove impurities such

Oil wells at Oil Creek, Pennsylvania, USA, 1880 (engraving)
864415 Oil wells at Oil Creek, Pennsylvania, USA, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Oil wells at Oil Creek, 150 miles up the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA)

In the Loge, 1903 (oil and pastel on canvas laid on board)
650736 In the Loge, 1903 (oil and pastel on canvas laid on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 64.8x43.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Loge. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Oil derricks, Los Angeles, California, USA, illustration from The Practical Grocer London 1905 (halftone)
864139 Oil derricks, Los Angeles, California, USA, illustration from The Practical Grocer London 1905 (halftone); (add.info.: The oil region of Los Angeles, California, USA)

Railway Station at the Franklin Petroleum Oil Works, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Railway Station at the Franklin Petroleum Oil Works, Pennsylvania, 1864. 'The casks or barrels of crude oil are conveyed from the Franklin and Titusville stations by the Atlantic

The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1864. In 1859. 'The apparatus to be seen at Oil Creek is of a simple description

Mr Henry Clay Pierce, 1899. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Mr Henry Clay Pierce, 1899

Dr. Walter F. Rittmen, Gasoline Plant at Pittsburg, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dr. Walter F
Dr. Walter F. Rittmen, Gasoline Plant at Pittsburg, 1915. Walter Frank Rittman was a chemical engineer with the United States Bureau of Mines

John Dustin Archibold, Clapp Hearings, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. John Dustin Archibold, Clapp Hearings, 1912
John Dustin Archibold [sic], Clapp Hearings, 1912. [Businessman John Dustin Archbold, one of the United States earliest oil refiners]

Oil fields, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oil fields. Kern County, California

Outskirts of oil boom town, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Outskirts of oil boom town. No living quarters available in town. Hundreds of families pouring in for jobs. Texas

Oil tanks near Midland, western Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oil tanks near Midland, western Texas

Oil tank farm near Odessa, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oil tank farm near Odessa, Texas

Looking down Lincoln Boulevard toward the state capital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Looking down Lincoln Boulevard toward the state capital. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ['British-American Oil Producing Co - Parkway State No1 - Tract 1- - State Capitol Ground']

Oil fields, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oil fields. Kern County, California

Oil fields, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oil fields. Kern County, California

Oil fields, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oil fields. Kern County, California

Oil fields, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oil fields. Kern County, California

Oil fields, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oil fields. Kern County, California

Oil industry on January 1, 1933, 1934. Creator: Mikhail Alekseevich TSvetkov
Oil industry on January 1, 1933, 1934. From the atlas "Industry of the USSR at the beginning of the 2nd Five-Year Plan

Oil-springs at Tarr Farm, Oil Creek, Venango County, Pennsylvania, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Oil-springs at Tarr Farm, Oil Creek, Venango County, Pennsylvania, 1862. Engraving of Woodford and Phillips's Spouting Wells from a photograph by Alexander S. Macrae, petroleum oilbroker

View of the City of Tyumen on the Right Bank of the Tura River. Kurbatov Plant, 1880-1889. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

Fort McKay, Alberta, Canada in 1984 and 2022 Before and After Tar Sands
Color satellite image of Fort McKay, Alberta, Canada in 1984 and 2022, before and after tar sands, or oil sands, exploitation

Tar Sands Exploitation in Fort McKay, Alberta, Canada in 2022
Color satellite image of tar sands, or oil sands, exploitation in Fort McKay, Alberta, Canada in 2022

USA, Wyoming, Sinclair, Petro Chemical Refinery

Decommissioned oil rig DP249057
Able Seaton Port, Greythorp, Hartlepool. View from the west of the Brent B oil rig caught in the last vestiges of light awaiting dismantling

Oil platform JLP01_10_02539
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A group of people in life jackets on the oil platform Graythorp II, seen during the float out from Graythorp

Erecting a crane JLP01_10_01067
Graythorp, Hartlepool. The foundation tub for a second 509 Revolver crane being lifted on to a gantry at Graythorp. In the early 1970s Laing Pipelines Offshore constructed the Graythorp fabrication

Leaving the rig JLP01_09_752285AF
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A team of people clambering down from the oil platform Graythorp II onto a boat moored alongside. In the early 1970s Laing Pipelines Offshore constructed the Graythorp

Oil platform JLP01_09_752243
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the oil platform Graythorp II being floated away from Graythorp, on its journey along the Seaton Channel towards the North Sea

Floating off JLP01_08_099168
Graythorp, Hartlepool. An aerial view of Graythorp I floating in the flooded basin of the dry dock at Graythorp, with the dock gates removed prior to the launch of the oil platform

Graythorp basin JLP01_08_093188E
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view over the basin at Graythorp, showing in situ fabrication being carried out on the flotation tanks for an oil platform

Graythorp basin JLP01_08_093188D
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view over the basin at Graythorp, showing in situ fabrication being carried out on the flotation tanks for an oil platform

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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.