Soot, steam, supply and a hole in Pennsylvania

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Wood has been the main energy source in human history, but deforestation led to a fear of an energy crisis in England by 1700, and a rise in demand for fuel helped develop the coal mining industry. Cola was important in the agricultural and industrial revolutions, and is still important in India and China. Oil had been used for street lighting in Cairo following distillation of oil developed by Arabs by the 10th century. Oil drilling was developed in Pennsylavia in 1859, and the petroleum industry then developed, which in turn helped in the development of the internal combustion engine.

Bituminous Coal and Lignite Mining, Coal, Coal Mining, History, Energy industries, Energy industry, Coal industry

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A case of unrefined behaviour

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Two proposed mergers involving five of the worlds biggest oil companies relect badly on the present state of the oil industry. Oil companies are encountering the problem of too many oil refineries, a problem that is causing a glut of oil during a time when demand is sluggish.

Petroleum Refineries, Petroleum refining, Economic aspects, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments

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A dim gurgle

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The petroleum industry has declined in west Texas and the region has to diversify into other activities. There is a lack of white collar industry and universities, and young people often feel the region has little to offer them.

Texas

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