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 ...

The North Sea platform was the world's largest oil producer—but a routine shift change led to catastrophe.

The total number of active drilling rigs in the US rose slightly this week, according to Baker Hughes, but remains lower than this time last year as the industry faces market uncertainties. US crude ...

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States fell by 1 this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bringing the total rig count in the US ...

Oil rigs, particularly the offshore type, are one of the most fascinating parts of the global energy industry. How do they work? How big can they get? Do they float on water? It's not surprising that ...

North America added two rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes’ latest North America rotary rig count, which was released on August 8. Although the U.S. dropped one rig week on week, Canada ...

North America added nine rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes’ latest North America rotary rig count, which was released on January 17. Although the U.S. dropped four rigs week on week, Canada ...