What is Oil platform?
[[File:11-09-fotofluege-cux-allg-25a.jpg|thumb]] 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. [[Category:Energy]] {{geo-stub}} [[Category:Buildings and structures]]