Despite the spread of the disaster the government has continued to issue permits and waivers for offshore drilling projects.
Since August 21 when there was an accident at the Montara offshore drilling rig's well head, around 403, 000 litres of oil have been pumped into the Timor Sea.
The decision was an unfavorable one among both critics and proponents of offshore drilling.
Deepwater Horizon's catastrophic explosion, which claimed the lives of 11 crewmembers, has turned the spotlight on the challenges of offshore drilling.
Congress will stiffen oversight of offshore drilling and boost the penalties for lapses.
The floating caisson construction method can also be applied to river channel power stations, ports, offshore drilling platforms, subaqueous tunnels, Bridges, locks, etc.
Mini type sea water desalination equipment, Applied to the warship, ocean fishing vessel, offshore drilling platform and island.
But it did not call for further offshore drilling to be ruled out; on the contrary, it stressed a belief that, if properly managed and regulated, the risks of offshore drilling are still acceptable.
The future safety of offshore drilling for both the roughnecks and the environment will be shaped by what happens a mile below.
It remains to be seen whether offshore drilling in the Arctic can be any safer than drilling in balmier waters.
Lights from offshore drilling platforms twinkled on the horizon.
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