Patriot Realm

For over a century, oil and coal have been at the heart of the global economy, driving industrial growth, powering transportation, and enabling unprecedented technological advancements.

These two energy sources, though often maligned in recent times due to their perceived environmental impact, have played indispensable roles in shaping the modern world. Let's be honest: we have gone from whales to wind turbines and somehow, whales are still being screwed over. 

So much of the quandary is down to ideology and politics rather than reality and commonsense.

Oil fuels our vehicles, planes, and ships, providing the backbone of mobility, while coal powers industries and generates electricity, driving factories and cities alike. Let us be realistic. Oil and coal are essential for mobility and industry. That is the reality. 

The history of kerosene and the subsequent development of the oil industry is a fascinating journey that began in the mid-19th century.

Kerosene, a once-unknown fuel, revolutionised lighting, heating, and industrial energy production, laying the foundation for the modern petroleum industry that continues to power the world today. 

Before kerosene was discovered, lighting and heating relied heavily on sources like candles, wood, and whale oil. Whale oil was the dominant fuel for lamps, but it was expensive and the whaling industry was becoming unsustainable as whale populations were being rapidly depleted.

As industrialisation gathered momentum in the 19th century, demand for a cheaper and more efficient source of lighting grew.....