Offshore drilling is a mechanical process where a wellbore is drilled below the seabed. It is typically carried out in order to explore for and subsequently extract petroleum that lies in rock formations …

Apr 16, 2024 · Early offshore drilling occurred in water less than 300 feet deep. Oil and natural gas drilling rigs now operate in water as deep as two miles. Offshore oil and natural gas production is …

Dirty and dangerous offshore drilling threatens coastal communities across our coasts. The impacts of a single oil spill can last for generations, devastating coastal economies, destroying fisheries, and …

Nov 24, 2025 · Here, we’ll take a closer look at the deepest offshore wells ever drilled and the largest rigs and platforms in the world, offering a glimpse into the scale and ambition of the offshore oil and ...

In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of offshore drilling, the types of platforms used, the step-by-step drilling process, and the technologies involved.

Jan 6, 2025 · President Biden is using a decades-old law to block drilling for oil in more than 625 million acres of U.S. ocean — the largest region a president has ever protected using this authority.

Dec 16, 2025 · President Donald Trump is planning a new wave of oil and gas production in the nation’s offshore waters, which could help reduce prices on energy, consumer goods, and services. It’s a …