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 …

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 …

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 …

Dec 26, 2025 · Petronas has completed drilling of the Caiman-1 exploration well in Block 52 offshore Suriname, marking the first well in its four-well 2025–2026 drilling campaign in the …

Since 1921, Noble has been a world-class offshore drilling company with industry-leading safety and operational performance. We focus on deep and long-term partnerships as the foundation …