Offshore drilling Holstein, an oil drilling platform at Green Canyon in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 100 miles from land. Offshore drilling is a mechanical process where a wellbore …

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 wharf, 300 feet off the …

Offshore drilling Figure 1. An offshore drilling rig. [1] Offshore drilling is the process of extracting petroleum from reserves located beneath the Earth's oceans instead of reserves located on …

Offshore drilling is a cornerstone of the global energy industry, enabling the extraction of oil and natural gas from beneath the ocean floor. As onshore reserves become increasingly depleted …

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 …

Oct 8, 2024 · Offshore oil drilling is a cornerstone of global energy production, tapping into vast reserves beneath the ocean floor to meet the world's growing demand. This complex process …

Jul 28, 2025 · Explore the top 12 offshore drilling companies shaping the global energy sector. Learn about their innovations, capabilities, and how they impact maritime and environmental …