The National Interest

Plumbing the History of the US Oil Industry in Venezuela

Coaxing US oil companies back to investing in Venezuela won’t be as easy as it seems to Donald Trump. President Donald ...
WhoWhatWhy on MSN

Five keys to understanding Venezuela’s oil history

The country holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but its oil industry now operates far below its historical potential.

The Century-Long Tug of War for Venezuela’s Oil

The country’s oil industry has undergone major shifts and two waves of nationalization since its first well started pumping ...
KLTV

East Texas Oil Museum celebrates 45th anniversary

KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - Oct. 3 marks a big historical accomplishment here in East Texas. Ninety-five years ago from Friday, the Daisy Bradford No.3 was discovered in Joinerville. It was the first ...
Casper Star-Tribune

Wagon-wheel grease to multinational companies: A brief history of oil in Wyoming

Ohio Oil Company had increased from 104 employees to 167. The total number of companies and individuals listed as engaged in oil production and exploration increased from 27 in 1947 to 81 in 1953.
Daily Breeze

Oil drilling history explored in Hermosa Beach Musuem exhibit

A decade ago, Hermosa Beach voters overwhelmingly rejected E&B Natural Resources’ efforts to drill oil in the small coastal community. Measure O failed in March 2015 with 80% of the vote, nixing the ...