This photo collection offers a rare look into that world, capturing the grit and camaraderie of those who keep the rigs running. From drilling operations to downtime in cramped common rooms, these ...

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.

Off-shore oil drilling currently accounts for over 35% of the world's total oil production, and that number has consistently risen over recent history. While a majority of oil extraction takes place ...