The First Oil Well in the World – Bibi Heybat
Aresco
JULY 14, 2025
The well was drilled under the guidance of engineer Vasily Semyonov, who worked for the Russian Imperial administration. The success of the Bibi Heybat well attracted attention from entrepreneurs, engineers, and governments, and it sparked what could be considered the first true oil rush in world history.
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