Shows the vast operation of oil prospecting and production carried on to answer increasing world demands. Illustrates the work of explorers and technicians who find and exploit oil resources. Also shows some of the main oil-fields, pipe-lines and refineries of the world, and some everyday uses of oil.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003881
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Oil - Production methods
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Oil extraction operation
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Oil fields
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Oil industry - History
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Oil well drilling
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Oil fields
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)