Florida’s Oil Production Began on Collier Minerals
The discovery of oil at Sunniland Field on Collier minerals in 1943 opened the door for oil exploration and production in Florida. Since then, the state has produced more than 600 million barrels of oil and up until 2009 was producing about two million barrels annually.

Facts About the Industry
• Oil and natural gas supply more than 60% of our nation’s energy.

• The oil industry provides more than 9.2 million American jobs, 267,277 in Florida alone. » Learn more here.

• In 2007, the most recent year for which data is available, the oil industry added more than $1trillion in value to the national economy, 7.5 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product. » Learn more here.

• The oil industry has invested $175 billion since 1990 toward improving the environmental performance of its products, facilities and operations.


Industry Resources
» Independent Petroleum Association of American

» The American Petroleum Industry

» U.S. Energy Information Administration

» International Association of Geophysical Contractors

» Energy Tomorrow

» AAA Fuel Gauge Report

» Oil Industry Statistics