Oil Refinery Collection

Fawley Oil Refinery
circa 1952: Fawley Oil Refinery, Southampton, is owned by the Esso Petroleum Company. It is the largest oil refinery in Europe. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Oil refinery on bank of Mississippi near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

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

Milford Haven at sunset, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

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-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

Opening of Coryton Refinery JLP01_08_021310
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. A view of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and dignitaries at an exhibition stand at Coryton Oil Refinery

Opening of Coryton Refinery JLP01_08_021308
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Mrs J. W. Laing being presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, at the ceremonial opening of Coryton Oil Refinery Coryton Oil Refinery was

Coryton Refinery control room JLP01_08_020884a
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. A worker operating the control board in the control room of the Air-Lift Thermofor Catalytic Cracking Unit at Coryton Oil Refinery

Piling foundations JLP01_01_167_38
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Foundation work in progress for the Crude Distillation Unit at Coryton Oil Refinery

Coryton Refinery cafeteria JLP01_067_26
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Staff using the food counter at the newly built self-service cafeteria at Coryton Oil Refinery

Oil Refinery at Curacao, a Dutch Caribbean island
circa 1910s

"The Trust Giants Point of View: What A Funny Little Government
955458 " The Trust Giants Point of View: What A Funny Little Government?", illustration from The Verdict, January 22nd, 1900 (colour litho) by Taylor

Skidding oil tanks JLP01_08_022844
STANLOW OIL REFINERY, STANLOW, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE. An oil tank being skidded along tracks by two Caterpillar D8 tractors fitted with winches at Stanlow Oil Refinery

Oil refinery JLP01_10_08883
Lindsey Oil Refinery, North Killingholme, North Lincolnshire. An exterior view of the newly completed Alkylation Unit at Lindsey Oil Refinery

Coryton Refinery JLP01_01_167_54
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Workers moving a floating petrol tank during the construction of Coryton Oil Refinery, showing the tank just prior to turning the corner

Piling rig JLP01_01_167_47
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Workmen operating a Neilens pile frame during construction at Coryton Oil Refinery, showing the 4 ton hammer driving a 16" x 16" pile foundation

Tamping JLP01_167_07
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. A group of workmen operating a 46ft long tamper during the construction of a 92ft diameter tank base at Coryton Oil Refinery

Coryton Refinery from the air JLP01_068_26
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. An aerial view from the north showing Coryton Oil Refinery during its construction

Coryton Refinery from the air JLP01_068_22
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. An aerial view from the north-west showing Coryton Oil Refinery during its construction

Coryton Refinery from the air JLP01_068_14
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. An aerial view from the west showing Coryton Oil Refinery during its construction

Cutting reinforcing rods JLP01_065_33
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Two workmen using a hand operated machine to cut a 3/8" reinforcing rod during the construction of Coryton Oil Refinery

Coryton Refinery JLP01_09_802343
CORYTON OIL REFINERY, THURROCK, ESSEX. A portrait of a group of workmen employed on the IE&C extension contract at Coryton Oil Refinery

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German submarine destroying storage tanks at a British oil refinery on the coast of Ireland (colour litho)
3638325 German submarine destroying storage tanks at a British oil refinery on the coast of Ireland (colour litho) by Moralt

Chicago: A Neighboring Oil Refinery from the Air (b / w photo)
6012129 Chicago: A Neighboring Oil Refinery from the Air (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Neighboring Oil Refinery from the Air)

Battleship
Tomoshi Hara

B-24 Liberators attack oil refineries at Politz. June 1944

Fleet Air Arm Attacks Japanese Oil Refinery. On January 4th, British carrier-borne aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm delivered a very accurate attack against the enemy oil refinery at Pagkplan Branden in

Aerial photographic-reconnaissance image taken over Hamburg, Germany, showing severe damage to the Rhenania Ossag AG oil refinery (top) and the Ebano Ashpaltwerke AG (lower right)

British Bombers over Venice: This photograph taken during a night attack on targets near Venice shows an oil refinery and oil storage depot at Porto Marghera

Oil Refining, Whiting, Indiana, 1915. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Oil Refining, Whiting, Indiana, 1915

Oil Refinery

A laboratory worker holds a separating funnel of oil, Dunkirk refinery, France, 1950s

Oil refinery towers. An oil refinery is where crude oil, a mixture of hydrocarbons, is refined (separated) in parts called fractions

Pipestills at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. Atmospheric pipestill (right) and a vacuum pipestill (left). These are distillation towers (stills) where hot crude oil is separated into parts called fractions

The Refinery
Thai oil refinery is located in Laemchabang industrial area

Illustration of power station and oil refinery

Bombs Dropping
500 pound bombs dropped from a US Army Air Force Flying Fortress bomber fall towards an oil refinery at Leghorn. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Oil Pipe
29th April 1958: A section of pipe frames the crude oil distillation unit at the BP (British Petroleum) oil refinery in Aden. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

ITALY, Sardinia, Sarroch. Porto Foxi oil refinery, sunset
Italy, Sardinia, Sarroch. Porto Foxi oil refinery, sunset

Oil refinery at Le Havre in the department of Seine-Maritime, Normandy, France

Puerto Rico, South Coast, Guayanilla, smokestacks of abandoned oil refinery

Carquinez Straits Oil Refinery
San Francisco Bay, California: c. 1978. Oil refinery tanks along the Carquinez Straits that lead into San Pablo Bay

Refinery in Texas City, Texas

Oil tanker and storage tanks, rotterdam
Tanker and petrochemical storage tanks and refinery at Europort, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Europort is the largest petrochemical port in Europe

Oil pipe flow rate meter. This meter measures the rate of flow of oil through the pipe (right). Oil is a raw material that is refined into fossil fuels and other products

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"Unveiling the Powerhouses: A Glimpse into the World of Oil Refineries" Fawley Oil Refinery: Standing tall on the shores, this refinery is a symbol of industrial might and energy production. Baton Rouge's Mighty Mississippi Guardian: Nestled along the banks of the majestic Mississippi River, an oil refinery silently fuels progress in Baton Rouge. The Black Gold Brigade: Rows upon rows of oil barrels stand as a testament to our insatiable thirst for energy and its global impact. Residfiner - Where Magic Happens: Witnessing the intricate process within an oil refinery's residfiner reveals how every drop counts towards creating valuable products. Unsung Heroes Amidst Machinery: Meet an oil refinery worker who tirelessly ensures smooth operations, keeping our world running like clockwork. Haifa Petrochemical Plant - Israel's Energy Backbone: This sprawling facility plays a crucial role in powering Israel's economy while embracing sustainable practices. Coryton Refinery Unleashed. Celebrating its grand opening, Coryton Refinery emerges as a beacon of progress and economic growth for all to behold. Behind Closed Doors - Inside Coryton Control Room: Step into the nerve center where skilled operators orchestrate complex processes with precision and expertise. Laying Foundations for Progress at Piling Foundations Site: Witnessing construction efforts at an oil refinery reminds us that even giants begin humbly from solid foundations. Curacao's Dutch Caribbean Jewel – An Oil Hub Emerges. Discover how Curacao Island harnesses its strategic location to become a vital player in international petroleum trade. The Trust Giants' Point of View - What A Funny Little Government. : Exploring perspectives on governance from towering refineries offers intriguing insights into their relationship with authorities shaping regulations and policies.