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oilrig::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | drill rig, drilling rig, oil rig |
| Type of | rig |
| Has types | drilling platform, offshore rig |
Examples of oilrig
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The miniature oilrig is the kind of model a Lego enthusiast would be proud of.
From the guardian.co.uk
Fourteen were accepted since the April 20 explosion on BP's Deepwater Horizon oilrig.
From the kentucky.com
His favorite dive so far has been off an oilrig near San Pedro.
From the ocregister.com
Response boats work to clean up oil where the Deepwater Horizon oilrig sank, in the gulf of mexico, on April 22, 2010.
From the bloomberg.com
He also asked the agency to turn over inspection reports from the oilrig, and a list that details potential noncompliance with MMS regulations.
From the kentucky.com
Miller explained that he is recusing himself from BP-related matters because he owns stock in Transocean, the corporate owner of the Deepwater Horizon oilrig.
From the kentucky.com
- Drill rig: rig used in drilling for oil or gas
- An oil platform, offshore platform, or (colloquially) oil rig is a large structure with facilities to drill wells, to extract and process oil and natural gas, or to temporarily store product until it can be brought to shore for refining and marketing. In many cases, the platform contains facilities to house the workforce as well.
