Oljeproduktion på Gotland, Industrial heritage site in northern Gotland, Sweden
Oljeproduktion pa Gotland is a preserved oil extraction facility featuring drilling equipment, storage tanks, and pumping systems from 1970s operations. The site displays the original infrastructure with main pumps and tanks still standing as they functioned during active production.
Oil extraction operations began in 1974 and continued until 1993, with several hundred drilling operations carried out across the island during this period. This phase represented a significant attempt to diversify Sweden's energy supply.
The oil field represented Sweden's determination to reduce dependence on imported energy sources during a critical period. The site shows how the island became part of the country's industrial identity in that era.
The site is located on open island terrain and accessibility varies by season, with warmer months being best for visits. The pathways between structures can become muddy, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
The oil field was a surprising success story of its time, extracting oil from ancient limestone reefs that are not typically used for petroleum production. This unusual geology made it Sweden's only successful onshore oil field in recorded history.
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