Life On An Oil Rig: Do You Know What It Takes?

An offshore oil rig, a floating city on the ocean, is a city that never sleeps. Looming over passing ships, it works silently around the clock, performing its functions far from the nearest coast. Billions of barrels of oil and gas are produced by oil rigs and gas wells to meet the world’s energy demand. The oil industry is central to the world economy, and changing crude prices impact all nations. There are numerous resources on how the oil rig works, the equipment on board, and the qualifications to join offshore drilling rigs. But has anyone considered the lifestyle and daily routine of someone living and working on an oil rig? Read more >