Events with tag - Fossil Fuels

August 27, 1859

First Commercial Oil Well in America

Edwin Drake struck oil near Titusville, Pennsylvania, at a depth of 69.5 feet, producing 25 barrels of crude oil per day. This groundbreaking discovery launched the modern petroleum industry and transformed America's energy landscape.

January 1, 2008

U.S. Coal Mining Peak Production

U.S. coal mining industry reached its historic peak in 2008, producing 1.17 billion tons of coal, marking the culmination of two centuries of industrial development before entering a period of decline due to environmental regulations and market changes.