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The Story of Petroleum

The Story of Petroleum

Reel 1, an oil field is located, drilled, brought in, and pumped. Shows the Garber Field in Oklahoma. Reel 2 shows how pipe is laid and cleaned. One section crosses the Red River. Includes views of an oil camp and of a casinghead gasoline extraction plant. Reel 3, oil is distilled at a refinery. Reel 4, wax is removed from oil, processed, and prepared for distribution. Oil products are carried in tank cars, trucks, barges, and ships.

Release DateOctober 30, 1923
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Story of Petroleum
Runtime 45min
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Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesDepartment of the InteriorUnited States Bureau of Mines