How Offshore Oil Rigs Work
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References:
[1] https://www.rystadenergy.com/globalassets/products/ep-solutions/ucube/cost-of-supply-oil-gas.jpg?w=281&h=211
[2] https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/crude-oil
[3] https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj42ojRyPDoAhXig3IEHYO6BvQQFjAGegQIBRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ferrovial.com%2Fen-us%2Fbusiness%2Fprojects%2Faberdeen-airport%2F&usg=AOvVaw0xcfjq2cLo2RatByMpAy0P
[4] https://www.offshore-mag.com/business-briefs/equipment-engineering/article/16760123/reviewing-rig-construction-cost-factors
[5] https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/10/25/americans-would-rather-reduce-oil-gas-exploration-than-drill-baby-drill/
[6] https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=28552
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