Powering Modern Life

Offshore energy helps lift society by providing the energy essential to a high quality of life, economic opportunity, health, and well-being.

America’s offshore will remain an important source of energy for decades to come, providing oil, natural gas, offshore wind, and emerging energy resources to help meet growing U.S. and global demand.

Creating American Jobs & Opportunity

America’s offshore energy industry supports hundreds of thousands of high-paying jobs and a nationwide supply chain of workers, manufacturers, ports, vessels, service companies, and small businesses.

The industry also invests in educational opportunities and institutions that prepare the next generation of America’s energy workforce.

Innovating for the Future

Offshore energy companies are innovators. New technologies and operating practices are helping solve complex energy challenges, improve efficiency, reduce emissions, enhance environmental performance, and unlock the next generation of offshore energy resources.

Leading on Safety & Environmental Stewardship

Safety and environmental stewardship are foundational to offshore operations. Decades of experience, technological advancement, industry best practices, workforce training, and robust safety systems have continuously strengthened offshore performance.

America’s offshore energy industry operates under comprehensive federal regulation and oversight while continuously working to protect workers, communities, and the marine environment.

Strengthening American Energy & National Security

Energy security is national security. Producing energy from U.S. waters reduces reliance on foreign sources, strengthens America’s resilience to global disruptions, and helps keep energy investment, jobs, and expertise here at home.

U.S. offshore production also includes lower-carbon energy resources, from offshore wind to Gulf of America oil production that ranks among the lowest carbon-intensity oil production globally.

Delivering Benefits Across America

Offshore energy production generates significant revenues for federal, state, and local governments while supporting conservation, coastal restoration, outdoor recreation, and America’s public lands through programs including the Land and Water Conservation Fund.