they pumps natural gas
Yes.
41 miles
There are almost 4,000 oil rigs in the U.S. 79 are deep water wells.
Alaska
Oil deposits were found beneath the ocean, too far from the shore to drill from the land. Eventually someone had the bright idea to go and produce these rigs that drill at sea and the first oil rig was born. So, oil rigs were invented to pump the oil located beneath the sea bed far from shore.
According to an internet search, about 30% of the world's crude oil production comes from offshore rigs.
the misuse of oil: - the oil spill - taking too much oil from the off and on shore rigs
The most expensive electricians work on off shore oil rigs off the cost of Western Australia and are earning about AUD 250k a year - so definitely the place to make the most of your skills!
Oil rigs drill into the ground to find oil. They then pump the oil out of the ground to ready it for delivery to places that will refine it. They can be on land or in the ocean.
Oil and natural gas are the most important of such resources.
Meaning out of the States; off of our "shore".
Some bait shops rent rigs, which include both a rod and a reel. Many times bait shops that are on or next to public fishing piers on lakes or at the ocean shore rent rigs. Call around and ask.