Historical Energy Events

Natural Gas in Americas

Jan 1, 1626

When natural gas was first discovered in Americas. Specific date is unknown.

Bemjamin Franklin Discovers Electricity

Jan 1, 1752

Benjamin Franklin discovers electricity by tying a key to a kite string during a storm. Specific date could could not be found.

First Natural Gas Well

Jan 1, 1821

The first well specifically intended for natural gas was built in Fredonia, NY. Specific date unkown.

First Oil Well

Aug 27, 1859

The first commercially productive iol well dug in Titusville, Pen.

First Long Distance Natural Gas Pipeline

Aug 1, 1872

First longdistance natural gas pipeline built. Its distance was five miles. Specific day unknown.

First Hydroelectric Power Plant

Jan 1, 1887

The first hydro electric power plant is built in San Bernardino, CA. Actuall date not found.

First Hydroelectric Dam

Jan 1, 1894

First dam built specifically to drive hydroelectric power plant. Built on Willanette River in Oregon City. Specific date unkown.

First Offshore Oil Well

Jan 1, 1900

First oil well built offshore. Specific date unkown.

Coal to Oil

Jun 25, 1921

German scientist Fredrich Berguis liquefies coal into oil.

First Wind Turbine

Oct 19, 1941

First wind turbine built to produce electricity. Built in Grandpa's Knob, VT.