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

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

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,

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,

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

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