Max Steinicke
Max Steinicke was a prominent geologist who played a crucial role in the discovery of commercially viable oil in Saudi Arabia. Leading the exploration efforts by the California Arabian Standard Oil Company (CASOC), he demonstrated remarkable perseverance and expertise during a challenging period of multiple unsuccessful drilling attempts. His determination led to the successful drilling of Dammam No. 7 on March 4, 1938, which marked a pivotal moment in the global oil industry, establishing Saudi Arabia as a key player in energy production and transforming its economic landscape.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,213 | $190,000 | 77$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,423,054 | 4,213 | $190,000 | 77$ |
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Max Steinicke was the chief geologist of CASOC who insisted on continuing drilling despite initial failures.
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