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Fixed-base platform concepts for deepwater Gulf of Mexico

Journal Article · · JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology
OSTI ID:616298

Today, offshore platforms are installed in water as deep as 5,000 ft. Gulf of Mexico offshore platforms can be categorized by the water-depth ranges where they are cost-effective: Fixed-base rigid platforms (to approximately 1,400 ft); Compliant towers (1,200 to 2,000 ft); and Floating systems (deeper than 1,600 ft). The paper describes production and equipment, design, platform concepts, in-place considerations, fabrication considerations, and installation considerations.

OSTI ID:
616298
Journal Information:
JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology, Journal Name: JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 50; ISSN JPTJAM; ISSN 0149-2136
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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