Offshore Oil Extraction: Balancing Economic Needs and Environmental Risks
Eng. Nourhan Thamer Assi.
Related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
✅ Goal 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
✅ Goal 13 – Climate Action
✅ Goal 14 – Life Below Water
✅ Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
Offshore oil extraction is a major contributor to global energy supply, with a significant portion of crude oil being produced from underwater oil fields. The process involves drilling deep into the seabed using advanced offshore platforms.
Despite its economic importance, offshore oil extraction poses serious environmental challenges, including oil spills, marine pollution, and damage to aquatic ecosystems. To address these risks, it is essential to adopt environmentally friendly technologies and strict safety standards.
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