Bbc documentaries 2016x142 scotlands first oil rush. New jobs created in scotlands oil and gas industry scotlands oil and gas sector has received a boost from chinesebased iresgeo technology ltd which has opened its first scottish base at heriot watt universitys research park. Supporting scotlands oil and gas industry scottish. Scotlands first oil rush tv movie 2016 quotes on imdb. Support the guardian available for everyone, funded by readers. Its scotlands oil was a widely publicised political slogan used by the scottish national party snp during the 1970s in making their economic case for scottish independence. The economic background to the claim was the discovery of oil in the north sea in the 1960s, and its coming on line in the 1970s. Today, aberdeen, peterhead and dundee are all heavily involved in the high technology of the offshore north sea oil industry. Since 1976 our family has been providing midmichigan with friendly service and fair prices. When those old bowheads were mere youngsters peterhead was at the centre of an earlier oil boom, based not on petroleum but on whale and seal oil. In the united states early oilshale industry concentrated on the eastern oil shale deposits. Oil shale production in scotland peaked in 19101912 with more than three million tonnes.
Scotlands first oil rushscotland witnessed the worlds first true oil rush, when inventor james paraffin young first refined lighting fuel from a shale rock known as torbanite in 1851. Largest discovery of oil off scottish coast could raise chances of independence 27 mar, 2017 16. Tvi vision is making a documentary for bbc scotland about the history of the shale industry in west lothian, from the days of james paraffin young right up to the detergent and chemical works that outlived the shale mines. Aug 24, 2016 she said the figures which showed scotlands north sea revenues fell 97% in 201516 to just.
Scotland witnessed the worlds first true oil rush, when inventor. Apr 16, 20 the first north sea oil came ashore in june 1975 and is thought to have peaked in 1999, with more than 40 billion barrels extracted so far. Celebrating the forgotten villages of scotlands first oil. The scottish film industry attracts some of the worlds leading filmmakers and television producers. Scotland witnessed the worlds first true oil rush, when inventor james paraffin young first refined lighting fuel from a shale rock known as torbanite in 1851.
Celebrating the forgotten villages of scotlands first oil rush. This fascinating heritage was captured in a film, first broadcast on bbc2 in may 2016, and the heritage lottery fund are now offering the local community the chance to watch it again at a special screening. We found subtitles for the program scotlands first oil rush. The tories were happy to use scotlands oil industry as a cash cow when it suited them, but in the industrys time of need in recent years, they have idled while thousands of jobs have been lost. There followed more than a century of the shale oil industry, which employed thousands and whose fortunes ebbed and flowed with industrialisation and two world wars.
With iain stewart, tina doyle, david darling, sybil cavanagh. Most of scotlands recoverable north sea oil is gone, with 40 billion barrels pumped since the first discovery in 1970 and production in decline since 1999. Documentary telling the story of the shale oil industry and its lasting impact on the community of west lothian. These scottish nationalists think theres a conspiracy to hide a secret oilfield. Billionbarrel north sea oil discovery is largest uk find. Landscape 2011, men of rock 2011, and scotlands first oil rush 2016. Assessment and scenario development of unconventional oil and gas in scotland. Its scotlands oil and it will need a lot of investment. Scotland s first oil rush mine exploration, photographs and mining history for mine explorers, industrial archaeologists, researchers and historians mine explorer and mining history videos on youtube connect with other mine explorers on facebook.
These scottish nationalists think theres a conspiracy to. Back in the 1970s, when the people of scotland had a vote on independence autonomy from england, scottish campaigners accused the english of. Sep 24, 2016 support the guardian available for everyone, funded by readers. Mine exploration, photographs and mining history for mine explorers, industrial archaeologists, researchers and historians mine explorer and mining history videos on youtube connect with other mine explorers on facebook. An oil exploration company has hailed the largest undeveloped discovery of oil in uk waters, to the west of shetland in scotland. Jun 27, 2016 soon after the results of the referendum in which around 51 percent of the u. Largest discovery of oil off scottish coast could raise. Its scotlands oil, a political slogan relating to north sea oil disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title scottish oil. Sep 12, 2014 back in the 1970s, when the people of scotland had a vote on independence autonomy from england, scottish campaigners accused the english of were stealing their country s north sea oil revenues. Westminster and the big lie about scotlands oil oil and.
Nicola sturgeon msp confident scotland would be welcomed to eu with open arms good morning britain duration. Aug 18, 2012 scotland s first oil boom by john mckay, 9781906566500, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Some well known mps such as tam dalyell believe this was in no small part due to the it s scotland s oil slogan employed by the scottish national party. The beleaguered north sea energy sector received a welcome boost today after official figures revealed oil and gas production in scotland rose by 2. Scotland was producing shale oil in 1850s news for the. West lothian steel foundry, was opened in the early 1920s to make small castings. Aug 21, 2017 westminster and the big lie about scotland s oil published in oil industry news on monday, 21 august 2017 westminster s mismanagement of oil since the price slump two years ago has cost scotland tens of billions of pounds and is being falsely used to attack independence, a leading think tank has claimed ahead of the publication of the nation. Mckay completed his phd on the social history of the shale oil industry in 1984, but it is clear from some references that he was working on the subject for several. Scotland witnessed the worlds first true oil rush, when inventor james paraffin young first refined lighting fuel from a shale rock in 1851 presented by geologist, professor iain stewart, this film tells the story of shale, its lasting impact on one scottish community and the massive and unique landmarks still visible today. Oil crucial to scotlands future the future of north sea oil and gas is being discussed by the uk and scottish governments at two separate cabinet meetings in north east. Scotlands first oil rush tv movie 2016 quotes imdb. Scotlands north sea oil revenues collapse, us crude stocks. We work hard to keep our operating costs and expenses as low as possible so we can pass those savings on to our customers.
Bfs said that since the crash in oil prices in 2015 when the price of a barrel more than halved, norway has made nearly. Scotlands ports gear up for the day north sea oil runs dry harbour operators spend on expansion projects to secure new business scotlands historic. Find out more about the industry, your communitys shale connections, hear from local experts on the history. Why spent ash from dug up shale rock is home to many rare grasses and flowers. Bbc two scotlands first oil rush, what a crazy landscape. Scotland s first oil rush tv movie 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Professor iain stewart looks back at the forgotten story of scotlands first oil rush. May 17, 2016 scotland s first oil rush scotland witnessed the world s first true oil rush, when inventor james paraffin young first refined lighting fuel from a shale rock known as torbanite in 1851. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
Pm may to meet scotlands sturgeon amid independence referendum tensions. The word is that opec deliberately flooded the market no pun intended, to damage the russian economy, which reputedly needs a price in excess. Oct 29, 2017 scotlands ports gear up for the day north sea oil runs dry harbour operators spend on expansion projects to secure new business scotlands historic ports are used to seeing major industries. View topic bbc2 scotland 1706 scotlands first oil rush. Economic impact assessment and scenario development of. Scotlands oil future will remain in british hands by chris dalby sep 20. For years they were regarded as unsightly blots on the landscape, manmade mountains of pinkhued industrial waste rising randomly from the. Last year, the ces of both aramco and chevron predicted peak demand being 20 to 30 years ahead. New jobs created in scotlands oil and gas industry. May 11, 2016 professor iain stewart looks back at the forgotten story of scotlands first oil rush. It was argued that the discovery of north sea oil off the coast of scotland. Geologist professor iain stewart tells the fascinating story of the shale oil.
I have no evidence that there is any ongoing attempt to cover up discovered oil, deputy first minister nicola. Scotland oil company, inc is a locally owned and operated full service propane, gasoline, diesel, and motor oil company. We found subtitles for the program scotland s first oil rush. Bbc two scotlands first oil rush, trailer for scotlands. The forgotten villages that were at the forefront of scotlands first oil rush were celebrated recently during the wat if. Presented by geologist professor iain stewart, this film tells the story of shale. May 11, 2016 more clips from scotland s first oil rush. Professor iain stewart reveals how west lothian found itself at the centre of scotlands first oil rush, which was triggered in 1851 when inventor james young discovered it was possible to extract oil from torbanite a shale rock found in the region.
Scotlands first oil boom by john mckay, 9781906566500, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. After completing a bsc in geography and geology at strathclyde university. The sea seemed empty at first, except for the odd fishing trawler. Mine exploration forum view topic uk mine exploration forums scotland bbc2 scotland 1706 scotlands first oil rush mine exploration, photographs and mining history for mine explorers, industrial archaeologists, researchers and historians mine explorer and mining history videos on youtube connect with other mine explorers on facebook. Shale oil production in scotland is not new, it dates back to the 1850s. This is the third report suggesting that peak demand for oil is a long way off. These scottish nationalists think there s a conspiracy to hide a secret oilfield. Scotland witnessed the worlds first true oil rush, when inventor james paraffin young first refined lighting fuel from a shale rock in 1851 presented by geologist, professor iain stewart, this film tells the story of shale, its lasting impact on one scottish community and the massive and unique landmarks still visible. Scotland bets on north sea oil, even as the wells start to. Heritage festival, which included a weeklong heritage exhibition, guided walks, a farm tour and a festival fun day. There followed more than a century of the shale oil industry, which employed thousands and whose fortunes ebbed and flowed with industrialisation and two.
Scotlands first oil rush 2016 1h documentary, history tv movie 4 august 2016. After completing a bsc in geography and geology at strathclyde university 1986. Scotlands ports gear up for the day north sea oil runs. Bbc two scotlands first oil rush, trailer for scotland. Is peak oil still 20 or 30 years in the future and so, would an independent scotland be rich. Scotland hosts a number of annual film festivals, the most widely recognised being the edinburgh international film festival the longest continuallyrunning film festival in the world. First, production in the british north sea peaked in 1999 and has been dropping rapidly. Scotlands first oil rush thursday 4 august, 9pm, bbc four. Scotlands stunning scenery has also been the star of many film and tv productions. The first minister has been marinated in oil for decades.
Mine exploration forum view topic uk mine exploration forums scotland bbc4. Billionbarrel north sea oil discovery is largest uk find of the century the news has been welcomed by the industry, which has struggled after the oil price collapsed in 2014, leading to large. The history of the oil shale industry started in ancient times. Scotlands ports gear up for the day north sea oil runs dry. Almost 400 men live on it now, completing construction. Mar 22, 2016 were committed to working with partners across the oil and gas industry to meet challenges and build a stronger, more efficient, more innovative and more international sector. Soon after the results of the referendum in which around 51 percent of the u. Mine exploration forum view topic uk mine exploration forums scotland bbc2 scotland 1706 scotland s first oil rush mine exploration, photographs and mining history for mine explorers, industrial archaeologists, researchers and historians mine explorer and mining history videos on youtube connect with other mine explorers on facebook. Mar 11, 20 tax revenues from scotlands oil and gas industry could soar to three times more than official estimates to almost. February 22, 2018 johnrobertson834 this is the third report suggesting that peak demand for oil is a long way off. There are arguments about how much oil is left but. Were committed to working with partners across the oil and gas industry to meet challenges and build a stronger, more efficient, more innovative and more international sector.
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