Around the world, thousands of offshore oil and gas platforms are reaching the end of their operational life. The International Energy Agency estimates that more than 12,000 exist globally – with more ...

As the sun sets over the open ocean, the silhouette of an offshore oil platform rises from the horizon. Against the golden ...

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

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 ...

When you think about offshore oil rigs, what comes to mind is what you may have seen in movies — skeletal towers in the middle of a vast sea, some flares cutting through the darkness, and a crew that ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred A fire broke out Monday morning aboard Platform ...

BLACK BAY — The anonymous log, found months later in an oil platform’s living quarters, documented a worker’s tasks: He pumped oil, cleaned sludge and repaired the structure. Then, abruptly: “Shutting ...