- Where are the world’s oil rigs? | World Economic Forum
Today, there are 1,470 offshore oil rigs around the world The chart below, based on data from Statista, shows where they are located, as of May 2015 Seven regions have more than 100 oil rigs, which can be broadly divided into four areas
- Offshore wind farms make artificial reefs for marine life
Wind turbines off the US coast have become artificial reefs, offering a new habitat for ocean life But wind farms can have a negative effect on other wildlife, such as fish stocks and ocean birds Collaborative, biodiversity-aware planning of projects will be key as offshore wind expands to meet net-zero climate targets
- Ageing oil and gas platforms – here’s what to do with them | World . . .
Here are 3 ways to break the offshore wind impasse Offshore platforms can be recycled Dismantling and recycling end-of-life oil and gas platforms is one option for decommissioning An example is the Brent Delta platform, one of four installations from the Brent oil and gas field northeast of the Shetland Islands in the North Sea
- The US enters its drill, baby, drill era. Here’s what an energy . . .
The move was followed by a directive that aimed to roll back regulations on the oil and gas sector, and accelerate drilling and pipeline development “We will drill, baby, drill,” Trump said in his inauguration speech, adding that the US has the “largest amount of oil and gas of any country on Earth — and we are going to use it ”
- Wind power costs: Why the industry is facing cost headwinds | World . . .
Developers of onshore and offshore wind projects are facing rising costs, but offshore investments are bearing the brunt of the current industry challenges So, what exactly is happening, why is it important, and what needs to happen to safeguard this vital part of the global energy transition and keep the turbines of tomorrow turning?
- How has shale oil affected the global oil price?
Source: US Energy Information Administration Notes: MARS refers to an offshore drilling site in the Gulf of Mexico WTI = West Texas Intermediate LLS = Louisiana Light Sweet FSU = Former Soviet Union UAE = United Arab Emirates The US shale oil boom was preceded by a persistent and growing shortage of light sweet crude oil in world markets
- What is offshore wind and what does its future look like? | World . . .
Offshore wind farms are hitting the headlines for their size and for gaining government backing across the globe But there are still challenges to overcome
- Joseph Cox | Obituaries | Maryville Forum
He started working in the industry working summers in the oil fields of Kansas and offshore drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico He worked for Tenneco, Vickers, Sinclair, and Coral Petroleum Companies After years of filling their homes with antiques, Joe and his wife, Chuck, opened and ran several antique stores in Colorado, Missouri and Nebraska
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