Oil Rig Accidents: Causes, Consequences
Introduction The relentless global appetite for fossil fuels has pushed offshore drilling into increasingly hostile and isolated regions, from the Arctic’s frozen expanses to the storm-ravaged Gulf of Mexico. These towering oil rigs, marvels of modern engineering, symbolise humanity’s drive to harness energy—yet they also embody profound risks. Catastrophic accidents, such as the 1988 Piper … Read more