Phillips Seastar Project: A teamwork approach

Conference · Tue Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:423156

Upchurch, J L

In order to better meet the challenges associated with downsizing and because of the ongoing need to control costs and accelerate project development many companies are trying new and different strategies in managing projects. For the Seastar Project, Phillips adopted a total team approach. The goal of this approach was to develop a win/win attitude for all of the personnel (Phillips, Engineering Contractor and Equipment Vendors) involved in the project. By bringing all the personnel together and focusing on project success it was thought that costs could be better controlled and that the development schedule could be accelerated. The Seastar Project is a two well subsea development located in Garden Banks Blocks 70 and 71 approximately 120 miles south of Cameron Louisiana. Phillips took over operatorship in 1992 and drilled Garden Banks Block 71 No. 2, which discovered 349 feet of net gas pay in April 1993. Following a successful drill stem test on GB 71 No. 2, drilling was started on an appraisal well and work began on a feasibility study to define development options.

• OSTI ID: 423156
• Report Number(s): CONF-960525--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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