offshore drilling
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Public debate about offshore drilling concentrates on the possibility that large oil spills will occur, with subsequent damage to the coastal environment.
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The deal follows a sharp rally in offshore drilling stocks.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Valaris stock surges after fellow offshore drilling company Transocean agrees to acquire it for $5.8 billion.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
In California, much of the opposition to offshore drilling stems from memories of a 1969 oil spill off Santa Barbara that helped launch the environmental movement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
Shell, which has been pushing to sell its assets in the West African country to focus on offshore drilling and onshore gas, has indicated it will defend the claims.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025
In a video interview posted to X, Baugh said he doesn’t think there needs to be more offshore drilling, particularly off the Orange County coast.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024
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