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Deepwater exploration in the Gulf of Mexico

Journal Article · · Petroleum Engineer International
OSTI ID:616282

The Gulf of Mexico is at the moment the most intensely developed region in the world for offshore oil and gas production. About 4,000 offshore oil and gas platforms and about 175 drilling rigs dot the shelf, slope, and deepwater regions of the Gulf and account for about 90% of America`s offshore production. The development of 3-D seismic imaging has sparked a race for acreage ownership in the Gulf and for pushing exploration technology to the limits.

OSTI ID:
616282
Journal Information:
Petroleum Engineer International, Journal Name: Petroleum Engineer International Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 71; ISSN 0164-8322; ISSN PEEID4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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