Petroleum Processing and Refineries | SpringerLink
The unit processed 300 gallons per day to make "paraffin oil" for lamps. Around the same time, James Young built a coaloil refinery in Whitburn, Scotland. M. Kier of Pennsylvania is credited to give birth to the refining industry. Kier recovered crude oil as a byproduct of his brine well, which was the basis of his salt business.