The number of total oil and gas drilling rigs in the US gained 7 to 544, rising for the first time in 12 weeks and posting the biggest weekly increase this year, Baker Hughes said.

Oil drove the gain in Canada, with 120 rigs drilling for oil, 8 more than last week. In the US, 9 additional gas-directed ...

Transocean said in its Q2 fleet status report that it secured two extensions and two new contracts for four of its rigs, ...

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Food writer Ian McNulty knows seafood, but he's a novice when it comes to deep sea fishing. On charter fishing trips, however, he's been learning the ropes, catching prized tuna and swordfish and ...

A charter fishing trip from Venice, Louisiana brings boats up close to offshore oil rigs, which attract fish. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) ...

Libya signed a deal with TPAO to restart offshore exploration across four maritime zones The NOC is marketing 22 blocks and shifting to more flexible contracts to attract investors Goal is to boost ...

According to the Coast Guard, District 11 watchstanders received an emergency call reporting that a crew member aboard the oil rig was experiencing severe chest pains.

After support from residents, environmental advocates and area lawmakers, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a ban on oil drilling along the Apalachicola River.

A legal battle over an oil producer’s attempt to restart a former Exxon Mobil Corp. drilling operation off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., is offering a glimpse into what localized environmental ...