offshore oil drilling

Offshore oil drilling involves extracting petroleum from beneath the ocean floor. Specialized vessels or platforms are built to drill deep into the seabed, reaching underground rock formations that contain oil reserves. Once accessed, the oil is brought to the surface for processing and distribution. This method allows access to oil deposits located far from land, often in deep or challenging waters. Offshore drilling requires advanced technology, safety measures, and environmental considerations to minimize impacts on marine ecosystems while supplying a significant portion of global oil demand.