Albania. Vlorë County. Kuçovë (Kuçova) is known for its oil industry. Oil derrick in a maize field. Working oil pump. A derrick is a lifting device composed at minimum of one guyed mast, as in a gin pole, which may be articulated over a load by adjusting its guys. Most derricks have at least two components, either a guyed mast or self-supporting tower, and a boom hinged at its base to provide articulation, as in a stiffleg derrick. Kuçovë (Kuçova) is a municipality in south-central Albania. 6.10.2024 © 20124 Didier Ruef