Rush: Oil

There is a renewed "rush" of interest in Venezuelan oil fields and Guyana's offshore reserves as companies navigate shifting geopolitical sanctions and global energy needs.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world where ice caps have melted and dry land is nearly non-existent. Oil Rush

The American oil industry was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania, when Edwin Drake successfully drilled for "rock oil". This triggered a massive influx of prospectors seeking overnight fortunes, similar to the California Gold Rush. There is a renewed "rush" of interest in

Players control factions (like the "Sharks") fighting for control of the world's remaining oil rigs. It focuses on tower defense mechanics and naval/air combat rather than traditional base building. This triggered a massive influx of prospectors seeking

In early 2026, the term is being used to describe new exploration efforts in areas like South America and East Africa.

Production peaked in Pennsylvania in 1891 before being surpassed by states like Texas and California. The invention of the Model T Ford in 1908 shifted demand from kerosene (used for lighting) to gasoline (used for transportation), cementing oil as a dominant global commodity.