Oil rig counts are an unreliable indicator of presidential success in the oil industry, as they are influenced by various factors like oil prices, technological advancements, and global events.

Modern offshore oil rigs are engineering wonders designed to accommodate massive crews and operate in some of the most hostile environments on Earth. As the demand for oil drives exploration into ...

An oil platform off the coast of Carpinteria caught fire Monday morning, triggering a response from the U.S. Coast Guard and county firefighting agencies.

Try as so many private and government organizations might, switching everywhere on Earth over to clean, renewable energy — including some strange sources being explored — is still a long way away.

For many years, oil analysis has been a crucial tool for routine maintenance and cost prevention on oil rigs. Equipment failures on these rigs pose significant safety risks and can lead to missed ...

The geology and science behind oil drilling can be quite interesting and important for understanding which companies are the right fit for your investment. When people talk about oil drilling, many of ...

An Air Force plan calls for old oil platforms to become Sea-based Recovery Stations for the U.S. Space Force and private ...

If you've ever seen an offshore oil rig floating in the ocean, you've probably noticed those tall towers with flames shooting out of the top. Those towers are called the flare stack, and the flames ...

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States decreased this week, with oil rigs declining by 65 year over year, while gas rigs increased. Despite the fall in active ...