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How big is the largest oil rig in the world? Find out more about the location, capacity, impact, and other facts about the Pacific Berkut oil rig.

Offshore oil rigs are like small towns out on the water. Here's how many people you can expect to find out there, and how long they stay before a break.

The Ocean Ranger disaster remains one of the most significant tragedies in the history of the offshore oil industry. Once hailed as the world’s largest semisubmersible oil rig and considered ...

The MX-1 oil rig off Peru's Los Órganos became a hotspot for marine life, hosting nearly 8,000 fish from 27 species as an artificial reef after decommissioning.