The History of the Petroleum Industry in Eastern Canada

Abstract

From Abraham Gesner's discovery of kerosene to new high-tech developments off the shores of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, Canadians have led the world in oil and gas exploration. First oil was pumped in 1865 at Petrolia, Ontario. This led to the development of the Canadian drill rig which was a simple, sturdy, wooden structure that could be dismantled and set-up in two days and was used all over the world. Not long after Imperial Oil set up oil refining in London, Ontario. This presentation will trace the development of oil and gas exploration in Eastern Canada and the people who led the way.

AAPG Datapages/Search and Discovery Article #90259 ©2016 AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 19-22, 2016