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The first oil was taken in Oil Rocks (Neft Daşları), the world's oldest offshore oil platform.
In 1949, Oil Rocks (Neft Daşları) began production as the world's first offshore oil platform, revolutionizing the petroleum industry.
On November 7, 1949, Azerbaijan's Caspian Sea oil field saw the first drop of oil extracted from offshore wells.
Engineers constructed a network of platforms and pipelines spanning the water's surface.
Oil Rocks demonstrated the feasibility of offshore drilling in challenging marine environments.
The field's development paved the way for modern offshore oil and gas industries worldwide.
Decades later, Oil Rocks remains a symbol of industrial ingenuity and energy exploration.
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Oil Rocks (Neft Daşları)