Off-shore oil drilling currently accounts for over 35% of the world's total oil production, and that number has consistently risen over recent history. While a majority of oil extraction takes place ...

Massive, offshore rigs the size of skyscrapers remain at sea around the world. Here's why these environmentalists say some should be left alone. An oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of ...

Modern offshore oil rigs are engineering wonders designed to accommodate massive crews and operate in some of the most hostile environments on Earth. As the demand for oil drives exploration into ...

In recent years, Namibia’s emergence as a frontier for offshore oil and gas exploration has made global headlines. Behind much of this progress stands Northern Ocean, an international drilling ...

Witness the impressive scale and engineering of offshore oil platforms with this captivating drone footage, capturing these industrial giants rising from the vast expanse of the sea. Explore the ...

Transocean Inc. RIG, an offshore drilling contractor based in Switzerland, announced plans to offload five stacked rigs as part of its efforts to optimize its rig fleet. The rigs to be retired include ...