Some Oil Rigs Are So Large They Have Their Own Postcode! 📬🏗️

Did you know that the Troll A platform, operated by Equinor , is one of the tallest and heaviest structures ever moved by humans? Standing at 472 meters (taller than the Empire State Building) and weighing over 1.2 million tons, this colossal platform even has its own postcode in Norway!

Located 80 km off the coast of Norway, Troll A plays a crucial role in Europe’s energy supply, extracting natural gas that is transported to the mainland through the Zeepipe pipeline system. Built onshore and floated into place in 1995, it remains one of the most impressive feats of offshore engineering—designed to withstand powerful ocean currents, storms, and high-pressure environments.

Life offshore is like working in a floating city—complete with accommodation, gyms, cinemas, and full-sized cafeterias. Crew members live and work on rotation, spending weeks at sea before heading back to shore for well-earned rest.

Next time you see an offshore platform on the horizon, just remember: it’s not just a workplace—it’s a world of its own. 🌍⚓

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Real picture of the platform