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"…
Tag: Oil
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…
Don’t Be Fuelish: A Look Back At the 1973 Oil Crisis
Imagine sitting on your favorite piece of living room furniture and enjoying some quiet time. Only you aren’t in your…
Iraq’s Largest Oil Refinery: The Latest Battlefield in the Fight Against ISIS
A recently released video from over the Memorial Day weekend showed Iraq’s largest oil refinery engulfed in flames following a…
Molecular Level Research Enables Oil-Catching Mesh and Improved Lubricity
Ohio State University researchers have developed another tool in the every-expanding list of effective and environmentally-conscious methods to clean up…
How Much Warmer Would Earth Be If We Used Up All Our Fossil Fuels?
When the words "climate change" of "global warming" get brought up in the news or political debate, there is usually…
How Fracking Saved the U.S. Economy
The fracking revolution has been critical for the rebound that the United States has seen in its economy. Over the…
The History Behind Operation PLUTO
Oil pipelines remain as one of the hot topics in today's U.S. governmental talks. Currently, our leaders are debating the…
Simple Ways to Monitor Lubricant Conditions
Inspections are commonly done on assets to ensure that everything is in good, working condition. It could be a thorough…