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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Transocean will acquire Valaris in an all-stock deal, creating the largest publicly traded offshore drilling contractor with 73 rigs and $10 billion in contract backlog.
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
The companies said the deal will expand their reach and customer access in the world’s most attractive offshore drilling basins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
The bill also would make offshore drilling more difficult by tightening the safety and regulatory requirements for pipelines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 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
Often overlooked is Newfoundland and Labrador, where offshore drilling accounts for 5 percent of all of Canada’s oil production and just under a quarter of its light oil.
From New York Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
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