Energy History

STEAM LOCOMOTIVE IN MOTION!

TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY February 21, 2025 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE IN MOTION! On February 21, 1804, a groundbreaking demonstration of the self-propelled steam locomotive set the

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HUNTER NO. 1

TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY April 16, 2025 HUNTER NO. 1 The Hunter No. 1 well, drilled in Ouachita County, Arkansas, became the state’s first commercially

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CAT CREEK STRIKES OIL!

TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY February 19, 2025 CAT CREEK STRIKES OIL! 10:59On February 19, 1920, oil was discovered in Cat Creek, Montana, by Frank Frantz,

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SIGNAL HILL OIL BOOM!

TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY June 23,, 2025 SIGNAL HILL OIL BOOM! On June 23, 1921, the Alamitos No. 1 well made history in Signal Hill,

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CASPER REFINERY OPENS!

TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY May 5, 2025 CASPER REFINERY OPENS! 10:54 Wyoming’s first refinery began operations on March 5, 1895, initially producing 100 barrels per

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CLARENCE IVERSON NO. 1

TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY April 4, 2025 CLARENCE IVERSON NO. 1 The Clarence Iverson No. 1 well, located near Tioga, North Dakota, made history on

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