Habhegger On The Industry
 

When you think of offshore oil platforms, you probably imagine massive steel structures pumping petroleum from deep beneath the ocean...

In 1974 , a game-changing project in U.S. petroleum history took a major step forward—the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) . Spanning...

In December 1967, long before hydraulic fracturing became a household term, the U.S. government took fracking to an explosive new...

Did you know that the Smithsonian Institution once had an entire exhibit dedicated to petroleum? Back in 1967, the Hall of Petroleum ...

Recognizing Contributions and Innovation The petroleum industry has been shaped by countless innovators, problem-solvers, and...

It all began with a lawnmower and a lesson. As a teenager, Chris asked his father, Ken Hagman—then President of E.O. Habhegger—for help...

The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956  wasn’t just about building better roads—it reshaped American life, commerce, and military strategy....

The world of offshore drilling changed forever in 1954 with the launch of Mr. Charlie , the first-ever mobile offshore drilling unit...

The history of the U.S. petroleum industry is anything but ordinary. From literal explosions to quirky historical connections, its...

Before Florida became famous for sunshine, oranges, theme parks, and Florida Man, it was home to some seriously stubborn oil hunters....

What happens when roughnecks, derrickhands, and motormen leave the Oklahoma oilfields to fight a secret war in Sherwood Forest? No, it’s...

Bitumen, also known as asphaltum or tar, is a black, oily, and viscous form of petroleum. A natural byproduct of decomposed plants, this...

🕎 In honor of the seventh night of Hanukkah, here are seven fascinating and fun facts about oil that are sure to light up your holiday...

On this sixth night, let’s step into another kind of light—the glow of art 🎨. Oil has done more than fuel lamps and machines; it’s been...

The Unsung Navigator On the fourth night of Hanukkah, as the menorah casts its glow, let’s shine a light on a lesser-known story: how oil...

On The 6th Day of Petroleum My True Love Gave to ME 🎶 Six Geese A-Laying... and Petroleum Christmas Trees! What do geese laying eggs...

Do You Recognize This Dino? #FunFacts You’ve likely seen this friendly green dinosaur on road trips, perched above gas stations or...

The history of the US petroleum industry is filled with inventive breakthroughs that transformed oil exploration into the high-tech field...

The Evolution of Portable Refueling Technology from WWII to Today During World War II, the demand for fuel technology surged as Allied...

⌛A Milestone Achievement in Service and Innovation October marks the 97th anniversary  of E.O. Habhegger Company, a name synonymous with...