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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Offshore drilling stocks have rallied, with Transocean shares up 44% over the past year and Valaris shares up 20% year-to-date before the merger announcement.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Offshore drilling, however, hasn’t been part of the state’s efforts to expand production.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
Offshore drilling accounts for roughly 15% of domestic oil production and about 3% of natural gas production, according to Energy Information Administration data reviewed by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2022
Offshore drilling contractor Atwood Oceanics jumped after it agreed to be bought by Ensco PLC for $10.72 a share in stock, or $863 million.
From New York Times • May 30, 2017
"Offshore drilling is done all over the world and we're not reinventing the wheel," said Lokeris.
From Scientific American • Jun. 27, 2013
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