Les forçats du pétrole

Le pays de l'or noir. A 400 km à l'est de Jakarta, près de la petite ville de Cepu, les vallées de la région de Bojonegoro regorgent de pétrole. Le pétrole y est extrait selon des techniques traditionnelles depuis la fin du XIXe siècle.
 The land of black gold. 400 km east of Jakarta, near the small town of Cepu, the valleys of the region of Bojonegoro overflow with oil. Oil has been extracted there using traditional techniques since the end of the 19th century.
 The land of black gold. 400 km east of Jakarta, near the small town of Cepu, the valleys of the region of Bojonegoro overflow with oil. Oil has been extracted there using traditional techniques since the end of the 19th century.
 Traditional techniques. The wells, in the same way as all the equipment, are made on site. The surrounding teak forest provides the wood for the derricks. Other tree varieties are used for other parts. Most of the time, the equipment is operated by human strength alone.
 The land of black gold. 400 km east of Jakarta, near the small town of Cepu, the valleys of the region of Bojonegoro overflow with oil. Oil has been extracted there using traditional techniques since the end of the 19th century.
 Traditional techniques. The wells, in the same way as all the equipment, are made on site. The surrounding teak forest provides the wood for the derricks. Other tree varieties are used for other parts. Most of the time, the equipment is operated by human strength alone.
 Traditional techniques. The wells, in the same way as all the equipment, are made on site. The surrounding teak forest provides the wood for the derricks. Other tree varieties are used for other parts. Most of the time, the equipment is operated by human strength alone.
 Traditional techniques. The wells, in the same way as all the equipment, are made on site. The surrounding teak forest provides the wood for the derricks. Other tree varieties are used for other parts. Most of the time, the equipment is operated by human strength alone.
 Traditional techniques. The wells, in the same way as all the equipment, are made on site. The surrounding teak forest provides the wood for the derricks. Other tree varieties are used for other parts. Most of the time, the equipment is operated by human strength alone.
 Human machine. Not even a zebu or an ox to carry out the endless to-ings and fro-ings required to send down and bring up the drill.
 Traditional techniques. The wells, in the same way as all the equipment, are made on site. The surrounding teak forest provides the wood for the derricks. Other tree varieties are used for other parts. Most of the time, the equipment is operated by human strength alone.
 Human machine. Not even a zebu or an ox to carry out the endless to-ings and fro-ings required to send down and bring up the drill.
 Human machine. Not even a zebu or an ox to carry out the endless to-ings and fro-ings required to send down and bring up the drill.
 Mechanisation. The luckiest ones buy the shells of broken down lorries. Only the engine is of interest to them. It is used to wind and unwind metres of steel cable around bare wheel rims which they use as a winch.
 Mechanisation. The luckiest ones buy the shells of broken down lorries. Only the engine is of interest to them. It is used to wind and unwind metres of steel cable around bare wheel rims which they use as a winch.
 Mechanisation. The luckiest ones buy the shells of broken down lorries. Only the engine is of interest to them. It is used to wind and unwind metres of steel cable around bare wheel rims which they use as a winch.
 Mechanisation. The luckiest ones buy the shells of broken down lorries. Only the engine is of interest to them. It is used to wind and unwind metres of steel cable around bare wheel rims which they use as a winch.
 Mechanisation. The luckiest ones buy the shells of broken down lorries. Only the engine is of interest to them. It is used to wind and unwind metres of steel cable around bare wheel rims which they use as a winch.
 Mechanisation. The luckiest ones buy the shells of broken down lorries. Only the engine is of interest to them. It is used to wind and unwind metres of steel cable around bare wheel rims which they use as a winch.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Bingo! The magic emulsion of hydrocarbon and water flows from the earths? bowels. Channels dug into the ground carry the liquid to decanting basins.
 Crude oil slaves. The villagers of Bojonegoro work six days a week from 5 am to 10 am (after that the heat is too stifling) and then from 3 pm onwards. They earn ?1.80 a day.
 Crude oil slaves. The villagers of Bojonegoro work six days a week from 5 am to 10 am (after that the heat is too stifling) and then from 3 pm onwards. They earn ?1.80 a day.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Spoils. At the end of the day, each person returns to his village with a few bottles of the day?s production to sell in town or in the neighbouring villages.
 Spoils. At the end of the day, each person returns to his village with a few bottles of the day?s production to sell in town or in the neighbouring villages.
 Spoils. At the end of the day, each person returns to his village with a few bottles of the day?s production to sell in town or in the neighbouring villages.
 Refining. The villagers of Bojonegoro have learned to distil the crude oil into a sort of diesel which they call ?solar? oil. Technically, the process is relatively simple. The oil is heated in a hermetically sealed barrel. It then flows into a bamboo channel which passes through a basin of cold water. When the crude oil passes through the cold part of the bamboo channel, the vapours condense and only the diesel is released.
 Spoils. At the end of the day, each person returns to his village with a few bottles of the day?s production to sell in town or in the neighbouring villages.
 Spoils. At the end of the day, each person returns to his village with a few bottles of the day?s production to sell in town or in the neighbouring villages.
 Spoils. At the end of the day, each person returns to his village with a few bottles of the day?s production to sell in town or in the neighbouring villages.
 Spoils. At the end of the day, each person returns to his village with a few bottles of the day?s production to sell in town or in the neighbouring villages.
 Spoils. At the end of the day, each person returns to his village with a few bottles of the day?s production to sell in town or in the neighbouring villages.
 Spoils. At the end of the day, each person returns to his village with a few bottles of the day?s production to sell in town or in the neighbouring villages.
 Recovery. With very few tools and limited resources at their disposal, the workers constantly recycle their old equipment.
 Spoils. At the end of the day, each person returns to his village with a few bottles of the day?s production to sell in town or in the neighbouring villages.
 Better off. With $2 a day, the oil slaves earn twice as much as agricultural workers.
 Better off. With $2 a day, the oil slaves earn twice as much as agricultural workers.
 Recovery. With very few tools and limited resources at their disposal, the workers constantly recycle their old equipment.
 Decantation. After a few hours resting in the tanks, the oil, which is lighter than water, rises to the surface. After that, it is skimmed and stored in vats.