Apr 16, 2024 · Offshore oil and natural gas production Most of the U.S. offshore energy production is oil and natural gas. The first offshore oil well was drilled in 1897 at the end of a …

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 …

Offshore drilling is the process of extracting petroleum from reserves located beneath the Earth's oceans instead of reserves located on the mainland. Offshore oil rigs have developed greatly …

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.

Aug 25, 2025 · Offshore oil drilling is the process of extracting petroleum from reserves located beneath the ocean floor. It plays a critical role in meeting global energy demand, accounting …

6 days ago · Brazilian oil regulator ANP has halted Petrobras from restarting offshore drilling at the Foz do Amazonas basin until it provides information on what caused a synthetic fluid to …

Aug 9, 2025 · Top 8 offshore drilling rig companies are Equinor, Shell PLC, Schlumberger Limited, Saipem, KCA Deutag, Nobel Corporation, Pacific Drilling and Seadrill.