EXTREME ENGINEERING — OFF—SHORE OIL PLATFORMS

Another interesting episode of Extreme Engineering - this one if devoted to extremely large offshore oil exploration/production platforms considered one of the most complex engineering structures. This film will tell you so much about these offshore marvels.

Particular attention has been paid by the authors of this video to the platforms operating in the Mexican Gulf as this is a place where nearly one third of all American oil is pumped. Watch the film and follow the construction of the giant work horses of the US offshore industry of today.

The information will be useful not only to the newcomers but also to the professionals of the offshore oil-and-gas industry since, taking into account the complex nature of all offshore activities, there is always something new to learn. You may wish to watch two other episodes of Extreme Engineering series, namely Biggest Warship and Container Ships, both available here.