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Hibernia

Hibernia was a large offshore oil platform located in the North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Built to extract petroleum from beneath the seabed, it consists of a massive concrete gravity structure anchored to the ocean floor, supporting drilling and production facilities above water. Hibernia played a significant role in Canada's oil industry, showcasing advanced engineering to withstand harsh Atlantic conditions. Its operation contributed to Canada's energy resources and economy, demonstrating the integration of innovative engineering, environmental management, and resource development in offshore oil extraction.