offshore oil platforms
Offshore oil platforms are large structures located in oceans or seas, designed to extract oil and natural gas from beneath the seabed. These platforms can be fixed to the ocean floor or floating, depending on the water depth and environmental conditions. They are equipped with drilling rigs, processing facilities, and living quarters for workers.
The extracted oil and gas are transported to shore through pipelines or tankers for further processing and distribution. Offshore oil platforms play a significant role in the global energy supply, contributing to the economies of many countries that rely on fossil fuels, such as Saudi Arabia and the United States.