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Petroleum's Global Role in Dutch East Indies Oil Fields
The article traces petroleum's rise since Pennsylvania's early industry, noting its strategic and diplomatic importance and detailing production in Sumatra, Java, and Borneo under Royal Dutch. It highlights open door issues, licensing under Dutch law, evolving geology, and early American involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Babalan
Perlak
Langkat
Palembang
Moeara Enim Company
Sumatra Palembang Company
Royal Dutch Company
Sumatra
Java
Dordtsche Petroleum Maatschappij
Batavia Oil Company
The
Hague
Royal Dutch
Shell Transport and Trading Company
Dutch East Indies
United States
Djambi
Netherlands
Netherlands East Indies
Netherlands Indies
Netherlands East
Borneo
Tarakan
Orl
de Ee
Ialinds
Pangkilan Brandan
Tarakat
Dutch Borneo
Amboina
Ceram
Mor
Inccas
Sanga-Sanga
Dutch Islands