A drilling platform is a large structure used to extract oil and natural gas from beneath the Earth's surface. These platforms can be found offshore, where they are built on floating structures or fixed to the seabed. They are equipped with drilling rigs, which bore into the ground to reach oil reservoirs. Drilling platforms are essential for the energy industry, as they enable the exploration and production of fossil fuels. They often include living quarters for workers, storage facilities for equipment, and systems for processing the extracted resources before they are transported to refineries or distribution centers.