Offshore Oil Rig Locations Map USA: Where Drilling Happens

The United States is home to hundreds of offshore oil rigs, most of which are located in the Gulf of Mexico. These offshore platforms are essential to America’s energy production and can now be tracked using an interactive oil rig locations map that highlights active drilling sites, operators, and federal leasing areas.

🗺️ Interactive Offshore Oil Rig Map

This map shows:

🌊 Key Offshore Oil Rig Regions in the U.S.

Region Approx. Number of Rigs Main States
Gulf of Mexico - Central Planning Area ~1,000 Louisiana, Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico - Western Planning Area ~250 Texas
Gulf of Mexico - Eastern Planning Area Limited (non-producing) Florida Panhandle
California Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) 27 Southern California
Alaska OCS (Cook Inlet & Beaufort Sea) Small number, mostly exploratory Alaska

📊 Offshore Drilling by the Numbers

🔍 Why Track Offshore Oil Rigs?

Knowing where offshore oil rigs are located can help:

📥 Stay Updated on Offshore Oil Activity

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