Energy

Oil Wells in New York State

New York is an oil producer. 20,901 barrels of oil (42-gallons) or 9,277,842 gallons of crude oil were produced in New York State during 2016.

Major Oil Storage Facilities

The MOSF program applies to facilities that store a total of 400,000 gallons or more of petroleum in aboveground and underground storage tanks. Facilities must be licensed by DEC and managed in compliance with applicable regulations for the storage and handling of petroleum.

I Love Oil

You know, I really love oil. Not in it’s crudest form, or even gasoline β€” that nasty stuff you put in your truck, or even in it’s form of energy β€” that powers my truck. I love it because oil is such a beautiful thing β€” it takes one to beautiful places, it gives one the most wonderful experiences.

It’s oil that takes me up to the woods. It’s oil that takes me down rough state truck trails and smooth superhighways, the fly high above beautiful valleys. It’s oil that take me to the mountains, it’s oil that takes me out on the town to meet interesting people. It’s oil that goes in the bus that takes me to work. It’s oil (and it’s cousin natural gas) that keeps lights on, the beer cold, and good times rolling on.

Oil Slick on the Hudson River

I love oil, despite my
sometimes troubled relationship with it.