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There is a lot to be learned from the evolution of offshore energy safety and transport, where rigorous zero-harm protocols transformed oil spills from a frequent occurrence into a rare failure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Earlier this month a number of strikes were carried out on oil infrastructure in the city of Tuapse on the Black Sea, leading to significant oil spills.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

They also play a critical role in real-world situations such as search and rescue efforts and tracking oil spills.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

The lines had sat unused since 2015, when a pipe rupture caused one of the state’s largest oil spills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

An unknown quantity is lost in oil spills and leakage.

From Russian Roulette: Russia's Economy in Putin's Era by Vaknin, Samuel