Swift Publications

The History of Oil and Natural Gas: An Investor's Look

The birth of the modern oil and natural gas industry in the 19^th century forever changed the world’s economic landscape, powering massive industrial growth, revolutionizing travel, and changing the way that families live. Today, changes in energy prices reverberate throughout the entire economy, often with dramatic impacts.

In this report, Swift Energy Company examines the history of oil and natural gas from an investor’s perspective, high-lighting events from the past that are key to understanding the cyclical nature of the performance of energy investments today and in the future.

(Published: Fall 1999)

Continuation of this article:

Oil: A Driving Force in the U.S. Economy
Natural Gas: Fuel of the Future
Why Invest in Energy?

Graphs:

The History of Oil Prices
The History of Gas Prices
Total Energy Consumption Compared with Real GDP
Actual & Projected U.S. Petroleum & Natural Gas Production