Off-shore oil drilling currently accounts for over 35% of the world's total oil production, and that number has consistently risen over recent history. While a majority of oil extraction takes place ...

The U.S. produces more crude oil than any other country on the planet. That fact would’ve sounded absurd just a decade ago, and even more absurd that we’re producing all that oil with far fewer rigs.

Later today, oil services and technology company Baker Hughes will release its U.S. rig count, which is the tally of active oil rigs in the country. Since the spring, rig count has declined, reaching ...

The total number of active drilling rigs in the United States increased by 7 to 544 rigs this week, according to Baker Hughes. The rise was primarily driven by a gain of 9 gas rigs, reaching a total ...

At-a-Glance: Offshore floorman (floorhand/roughneck) is the entry drilling-crew role responsible for pipe handling, housekeeping, and supporting well operations on the rig floor. The fastest route: ...

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that ...