offshore

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The quakes were the most powerful to hit Venezuela since a 7.7-magnitude tremor struck offshore in 1900.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

He said prior evaluations have not adequately considered economics and the perspective of federal officials, particularly “concerning offshore oil production, maintenance of pipelines and desalination.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Located on Saudi Arabia’s Gulf coast, the Ras Tanura complex houses a major oil refinery and the world’s largest offshore oil-loading facility, which typically handles most of the kingdom’s shipments to Asian and European markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Figures showed the drop was primarily linked to offshore wind, as a previous boost from fees linked to offshore wind faded away, with projects now entering construction.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Blowing from the southwest, the trades push the warm surface waters northeast, pulling frigid water from the deep offshore trench to the surface.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann