Try as so many private and government organizations might, switching everywhere on Earth over to clean, renewable energy -- including some strange sources being explored-- is still a long way away.

Modern offshore oil rigs are engineering wonders designed to accommodate massive crews and operate in some of the most hostile environments on Earth. As the demand for oil drives exploration into ...

Oil rigs, particularly the offshore type, are one of the most fascinating parts of the global energy industry. How do they work? How big can they get? Do they float on water? It's not surprising that ...