Somaliland eyes mineral boom after Israel recognition
Somaliland is looking to leverage its mineral wealth and potential oil reserves following Israel's recognition, which officials believe could attract foreign investment and transform the region's economy.
The scandal of the world's smallest skyscraper
The Newby-McMahon Building in Wichita Falls, Texas, is dubbed the world's smallest skyscraper at only 12 meters tall, overshadowed by regular buildings yet has a fascinating historical background related to a 20th-century oil boom.
Paradigm shift: Comodoro Rivadavia, from the capital of oil to a city overshadowed by the Vaca Muerta boom
Comodoro Rivadavia, once the oil capital of Argentina, faces economic decline as investments shift toward Neuquén's Vaca Muerta region.
Domestic companies lead oil and gas boom in Argentina
As major oil and gas companies withdraw from Argentina's volatile economy, domestic groups are intensifying their development of the vast Vaca Muerta shale field in Patagonia.
A black geyser erupted from the well of Antun Lučić, the father of the oil industry
On January 10, 1901, a strong oil geyser erupted at Spindletop hill near Beaumont, Texas, marking the beginning of the oil boom in the United States as it ejected oil for nine days straight.
Trump claims Venezuela is set for an oil boom after US attack – history points to a bumpy road ahead
In the wake of Nicolás Maduro's capture by US forces, Donald Trump predicts an upcoming boom in Venezuela's oil industry due to the involvement of major US oil companies.
How Oil Under the Lüneburg Heath Gave Germany a 'Wild West'
The article explores the German oil boom originating in Lower Saxony 150 years ago, highlighting its impact and the inspiration behind the ARD series 'Schwarzes Gold'.
ARD Series 'Black Gold': Oily Exploiters and Piercing Glances
The series 'Black Gold' explores the early victims of the fossil age, focusing on the captivating historical context of the oil boom in Lüneburg Heath, but falls short in delivering an engaging narrative.