Oil rigs aren't just one thing, they're a whole family of structures each designed to solve the same problem at greater and greater depths. From steel jackets bolted to the seafloor to giant floating ...

When Sandra Ludwig tells people what she does for a living, she usually ends up being the hit of the party. "They're always immediately enthusiastic," says the engineer, who works on various drilling ...

The North Sea platform was the world's largest oil producer—but a routine shift change led to catastrophe.

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 ...