Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Why is drilling for oil so dangerous?

0
Posted

Why is drilling for oil so dangerous?

0

Drilling for oil is one of the most technogically and physically challenging tasks ever undertaken by man. The major risks involved are those of environment and political settings. In terms of politics, drilling in stable countries like the US, Canada and Europe, are relatively safe. Not so in places like the Middle East or Africa or Indonesia. The environmental challenges range from drilling in deep water (10,000′ deep) several hundred miles offshore from a mobile drilling ship to exploring for oil in hot arid regions where temperatures exceed 120 F to drilling in the frozen expanses of the Arctic where temperatures routinely reach 40 to 70 below zero… where one square inch of exposed flesh can freeze solid in seconds. The other challenges and risks arise from the act of drilling itself. In order to reach hydrocarbon bearing rocks that may be several miles below the surface, the drilling rig has to have the power and capability to reach those objectives. Large drilling rigs are powe

Thanksgiving questions

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.