PETRONAS TO USE OCEAN GUARDIAN RIG FOR IRISH MIDLETON
Core drill rig use
Core drilling is a method of drilling that involves using a special drill bit and drill to remove a cylindrical core of material. This technique is often used in construction and other industries to create holes. [pdf]
Ocean america drilling rig
The oil field was discovered in 1998 by the Ocean America semi-submersible, mobile drilling rig operating in a water depth of 1,870 metres (6,140 ft). The discovery was later confirmed by wells drilled by GSF C.R. Luigs and . Production started in October 2007. [pdf]FAQS about Ocean america drilling rig
Why is Oceana working to stop offshore drilling?
Oceana is working to prevent the expansion of offshore drilling in the United States. We must stop expanding oil drilling operations into new areas. Coastal economies depend on oil-free beaches; and clean, renewable sources of energy like offshore wind would provide far more jobs than oil drilling.
How does offshore drilling affect marine life?
Offshore drilling for oil and gas threatens marine life, and pollution from burning fossil fuels is the leading cause of climate change and ocean acidification. Oceana is working to prevent the expansion of offshore drilling in the United States. We must stop expanding oil drilling operations into new areas.
Is offshore drilling dangerous?
Opening new areas to offshore drilling poses dangerous and unacceptable risks. Offshore drilling for oil and gas threatens marine life, and pollution from burning fossil fuels is the leading cause of climate change and ocean acidification. Oceana is working to prevent the expansion of offshore drilling in the United States.
Would oil drilling be a good idea for a coastal economy?
Coastal economies depend on oil-free beaches; and clean, renewable sources of energy like offshore wind would provide far more jobs than oil drilling. Drilling in the remote Arctic is especially risky, as spills would destroy pristine habitats and be very difficult to contain or clean up.
How does drilling affect the ocean?
Also, the burning of fossil fuels is the leading source of carbon pollution, which contributes to global warming and ocean acidification. Drilling in deeper and more remote waters increases the risk of spills, which can irreversibly damage the ocean, and threaten coastal businesses and people’s way of life.
How dangerous is drilling in the Arctic?
Drilling in the remote Arctic is especially risky, as spills would destroy pristine habitats and be very difficult to contain or clean up. Also, the burning of fossil fuels is the leading source of carbon pollution, which contributes to global warming and ocean acidification.
