What does PSC stand for? (You won’t believe the responses)
For those of you not "in-the-know," PSC stands for Petroleum Service Company. Yes, a third of the acronym is dedicated…
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Petroleum Service Company Board Member Mark J. DeCesaris Appointed CEO of W.P. Carey Inc.
We’re proud to announce that Mark J. DeCesaris has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of W.P. Carey, Inc. Mr.…
Fuel as Food? It seems that not all oils are created equal.
Rarely do the sentiments of YouTube commenters so uniformly align. Refrained variations of the same consideration that you, indeed, “can’t drink gasoline,”…
“The Actual Barrel” — The Great Misunderstanding of Oil Transportation
So. Oil has dipped below the cost of a steel drum. It has dipped below the cost of an expensive…
The Trouble With Tires — A Brief History of Synthetic Rubber
Long before it was vulcanized, molded, driven 20,000 miles, and tossed carelessly in the backwoods, rubber was a valued commodity.…
A Famous Photojournalist’s Gulf War Experience
In 1991, Saddam Hussein's forces were retreating from Kuwait during the first Gulf War. As part of a "scorched earth"…
The Top 5 Movies About Oil
At Industrial Outpost, we love movies! There's nothing like the grainy yet glorious visuals of an old classic or the…
The History of Why Oil Comes In a “Barrel”
When it comes to oil, did you know that a "barrel of crude" contains only 42 gallons rather than 55…
Los Angeles Gas Station Nominated For Landmark Status
There’s a new landmark welcoming people to the heart of Beverly Hills – a gas station. Jack Colker’s 76 Station,…
Sunoco’s Burnt Rubbér Fragrance: Because Someone Needed To Bottle It
We've all experienced it. A red stoplight turns green and the guy in the car next to you floors it.…