Onshore/offshore dichotomy is way of allocating the revenue accrued from exploitation and exploration of crude oil. Such revenue is divided into onshore revenue (revenue accrued from oil drilled onshore (on land) and offshore revenue (accrued from oil drilled from littoral zone).
The dichotomy implies the revenue from offshore crude belong to a sovereign nation and not to the coastal communities, and thus must be shared among the states that make up the nation, while onshore revenue belongs to the coastal communities (termed oil producing communities) on which land the crude is drilled.
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Offshore refers to activities that take place in a foreign country, often for tax or cost-saving purposes, while onshore refers to activities that occur within the country's borders. Offshore activities often involve outsourcing to countries with lower labor costs, while onshore activities are typically closer to the company's base of operations. Offshore can also refer to activities that take place in international waters, such as offshore drilling for oil.
Black gold, referring to oil, is found in various locations around the world. Some of the major oil-producing countries include the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Canada. Oil can be found both onshore and offshore, in regions that have been geologically favorable for the accumulation of oil reserves.
An offshore column of rock that was once part of the mainland is called a sea stack or stack. It was formed by erosion.
The largest offshore island of Africa is Madagascar, located in the Indian Ocean. It is the fourth largest island in the world and is known for its unique wildlife and biodiversity.
Mexico's oil reserves are located in various regions across the country, with the largest concentrations found in offshore fields in the Gulf of Mexico. Major oil-producing areas include the Cantarell Field in the Bay of Campeche and the Ku-Maloob-Zaap Field in the southern Gulf of Mexico. Onshore reserves are also found in areas like Tabasco and Veracruz.
Oil reserves are located in various regions around the world, with major reserves found in countries like Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Canada, Iran, and Iraq. Offshore reserves are also significant, with notable deposits in the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, and the South China Sea. Additionally, oil reserves are found in onshore locations like Russia, the United States, and China.