First published in 1983, Offshore Oil is an early and prescient analysis of the prospects for oil and gas development off Canada’s east coast.

The book examines the potential of offshore oil to provide growth in Canadian industries. As development proceeds huge sums will be invested and oil companies’ needs include platforms, drilling rigs, ships, plants and a host of smaller items such as drills, pumps, transformers and electronic equipment. This presents opportunities not only for traditional industries such as steel and shipbuilding but also for the high-technology sector. Read the rest of this entry »