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Phrases with «deepwater drilling»

"Deepwater drilling" refers to a process of extracting oil or gas reserves that is carried out in deep parts of the ocean. It involves drilling wells at considerable depths, typically greater than 500 feet, to reach and extract these valuable resources from beneath the seafloor. Full definition

Sentences with «deepwater drilling»

  • «Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal wrote President Obama a letter on Wednesday criticizing his decision to implement a temporary moratorium of deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.» (voices.washingtonpost.com)
  • Forget the dangers of deepwater drilling in a strait plagued by storms and icebergs, and the difficulties — greater than in the Gulf of Mexico — of capping a leaking well there. (monbiot.com)
  • The decision to implement a 6 - month moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico was correctly based on the need for adequate spill response, well containment and safety measures, and we stand behind that decision. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
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