Oil platform facts for kids
An oil platform is a large structure placed in the sea. It is used to drill for oil or natural gas at the bottom of the sea. The platform may be attached to the sea floor (stationary)or it might be movable(mobile).
In general, oil platforms are located on the continental shelf. As of 2006, drilling for resources up to 8km away from the platform was possible.
Images for kids
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Oil platform P-51 off the Brazilian coast is a semi-submersible platform.
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Offshore platform, Gulf of Mexico
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A 'Statfjord' gravity-based structure under construction in Norway. Almost all of the structure will end up submerged.

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