Ancient history of the Deccan

The book you hold in your handsБЂ”Oil of Russia: Past, Present and FutureБЂ”does just that. It presents a comprehensive history of the origins and development of the Russian oil industry, a history that is being made available in English for the first time. It is my belief that the numerous examples and experiences of RussiaБЂ™s oil pioneers contained in this text will no doubt prove instructive for todayБЂ™s readers and industry leaders. And if, as I genuinely hope, the reader of this book manages to gain an understanding of the role that historical forces have played in the Russian oil and gas industry and in turn the enormous responsibility this industry bears to the world community, the author will consider his modest mission to have been accomplished. Vagit Alekperov President LUKOIL Oil Company December, 2010 Chapter ONE The Russian EmpireБЂ™s БЂњBlack GoldБЂ«Oil on the Tablets of Ancient History The ancients called oil БЂњthe blood of the earth.БЂ«It seeped up from cracks in the ground, floated on streams, spread pungent aromas and sometimes spontaneously combusted, attracting the brave and the curious with its power and fascinating character ...»