Discover how human perceptions of height have evolved, from the awe and fear surrounding the Empire State Building’s 1250-foot peak to the astonishing scale of today’s offshore oil rigs. This video ...

During a violent North Sea storm, workers aboard the Alexander Kielland oil platform heard a sudden cracking sound echo ...

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking ...

Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. Ten Largest Oil Spills 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. As the war in Iran sends global fuel prices soaring, the U.S. Department of Justice has released a legal opinion ...

The changes reduce recently implemented bonding requirements for offshore oil and gas companies. The Trump administration took steps this week to undo a rule to increase the amount of money oil ...

Cargo vessels are seen anchored offshore, sharing space with oil platforms, before heading into the Los Angeles-Long Beach ports. (File photo by Eugene Garcia/Associated Press) Rep. Mike Levin on ...

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will host Mary Nishimoto, liaison for the Joint Oil/Fisheries Liaison Office (JO/FLO) of South/Central California, for a look at the unique, four-decade model ...

Transocean delivered adjusted earnings of two cents per share, missing Wall Street's eight cent consensus, while revenue climbed to $1.04 billion, slightly ahead of forecasts. Contract drilling ...

North America dropped six rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes’ latest North America rotary rig count, which was published on February 13. The total U.S. rig count remained unchanged week on ...

The number of oil and gas rigs actively drilling in the U.S. remained unchanged at 551, Baker Hughes reported Friday in its latest weekly survey. During the week ended February 13, drilling rigs ...

There were 9 rigs drilling in Alaska the week ended Feb. 13, 2026, according to Baker Hughes data. The active rig count in the US was unchanged from last week with 551 rigs running for the week ended ...