Subsea loading system geared for arctic

Journal Article · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Offshore; (United States)

OSTI ID:5741859

A West German consortium is beginning deepwater tests on a subsea oil loading system (SOLS) that the developers claim will improve the likelihood for early production of arctic fields. A prototype system was completed last year after a two-year development project. Sea tests were to begin off Norway in March. The present design provides for a 6000 b/d loading capacity. The system is designed for water depths up to 350 meters, but the aim is to expand to much greater depths. This system is particularly attractive for ice areas and other regions where the laying of pipelines is not feasible.

• OSTI ID: 5741859
• Journal Information: Offshore; (United States), Vol. 45:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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