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 …

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 over the …

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.

Dec 8, 2025 · Nearly all offshore oil and natural gas leasing and development activity occurs in the central and western Gulf of America, where thousands of platforms operate in waters up to 6,000 feet …

Nov 24, 2025 · What is offshore drilling? Simply put, offshore drilling is the process of drilling into the ocean floor to access pockets of oil and gas that lie underneath.

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 ...

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 for about 30 per …