The North Sea platform was the world's largest oil producer—but a routine shift change led to catastrophe.

When Sandra Ludwig tells people what she does for a living, she usually ends up being the hit of the party. "They're always immediately enthusiastic," says the engineer, who works on various drilling ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. MIDLAND, TX - JULY 29: President Donald Trump speaks to city ...

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States decreased this week, with oil rigs declining by 65 year over year, while gas rigs increased. Despite the fall in active ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iconic LA beach used to be overrun with oil derricks -- can you guess where it is? Almost 100 years ago, one of the most iconic ...

Massive, offshore rigs the size of skyscrapers remain at sea around the world. Here's why these environmentalists say some should be left alone. An oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of ...

An explosion at a rig operated ​by state-run oil company PDVSA in Venezuela's ‌Los Llanos central region ‌left at least 17 workers injured ⁠late ⁠on Sunday, including two with severe burns, three ...

For this week's archive photo, we are looking back at a front page from 40 years ago - specifically June 11, 1984. In case you are wondering why June 11 and not June 10 of that year to bring it back ...

Almost 100 years ago, one of the most iconic beaches in the country looked more industrial than picturesque. Venice Beach in West Los Angeles used to be overrun with oil derricks just off its shores ...