Scenarios about 'offshore oil'
The extraction of petroleum resources from beneath the seabed, typically through drilling platforms or subsea facilities located in oceanic waters. Offshore oil production began in the early 20th century but expanded dramatically after World War II, transforming global energy markets and geopolitics by enabling access to previously unreachable reserves. In alternate histories, control of offshore oil resources often serves as a critical point of divergence affecting economic development, environmental policies, and international conflicts.
What If St. John's Diversified Beyond Fishing and Oil Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where St. John's, Newfoundland developed a more diverse economic base decades before the cod moratorium and oil boom, potentially transforming the capital into a more resilient Atlantic Canadian powerhouse.