Oil rigs, particularly the offshore type, are one of the most fascinating parts of the global energy industry. How do they work? How big can they get? Do they float on water? It's not surprising that ...

The US oil and gas rig count rose by 8 to 346 on the week, extending the streak to four weeks of gains as activity continues to recover. The count is up by 26 in the last month, but still down by 467 ...

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 ...

The rig count in Canada is down 9 rigs to 205 working for the week. In the US, a 1-rig increase brought the rig count to 551.