The Standard Oil Story III: The Rise, Fall and Rise of The Standard Oil Company
In the past two issues of GEO ExPro (No. 2 and 3, Vol. 8), we looked at the profiles of John D. Rockefeller and Ida Tarbell; in this final part of the…
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The Abu Dhabi Oil Discoveries
In the 1930s Abu Dhabi was a poor fishing village on the edge of the desert, but the discovery of oil has revolutionised the Emirate. It is thought to possess…
Standard Oil I – Ida Tarbell: Pioneering Oil Industry Journalist
Exactly a hundred years ago Standard Oil, which controlled the oil industry in the US, was forced to split into several companies, due largely to the pioneering work done by…
Making a Humanitarian Difference
The mission of ‘Geoscientists Without Borders’ is to connect young geoscientists, academia and the industry with projects that will benefit people and the environment around the world. “The vision of…
Start of Something Big
An oil discovery in the Moose Range wilderness on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula would bring a momentous change to the territory and have oil exploration implications far to the north. The…
Walking Through Time: The Geopark Way
The Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark Way is a long distance walking trail that brings to life the fascinating geological story of this beautiful are of rural England The Abberley…
Pikes Peak or Bust
With the superb backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the ‘mile high’ city of Denver has one of the most attractive locations of any oil town. Although Denver is now well…
History Carved Out of the Deccan Traps
Ancient cave temples carved out of the Deccan basalts are some of the best places to view both the world-renowned Deccan Traps and the Indian mythology narrated on these rocks.…
A Long and Winding Road
The North Slope of Alaska is a cornerstone of US oil production with several giant fields, notably Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk and Endicott, plus extensive heavy oil at Ugnu and West…
Replenishing our Petroleum Workforce
With the impending departure of “Baby Boomers” from the upstream oil and gas industry, there is a recognised need to replenish this workforce in order to sustain a viable exploration…
Western newfoundland geo-museum
Mantle rocks, ancient continental land masses, evidence of oceans far removed, and barely explored sedimentary basins await discovery on this enchanting island in eastern Canada. A museum is a place…
Southern Permian Basin Atlas Unveiled
More than five years in the making, the recently published Southern Permian Basin Atlas is an excellent example of international co-operation and promises to prove of invaluable help to companies…