Dutch field developed with directionally drilled pipe lay

Journal Article · Mon Apr 27 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6775171

Tebboth, L J

Integral to BP International's Q/8 gasfield development in the Dutch sector of the North Sea was a two-phase gas export pipeline laid in shallow water to shore. This site required construction of a directionally drilled landfall in an environmentally sensitive area. The Q-8 field was commissioned in October of last year by BP International plc for its partners, DSM Aardgas and Chevron Oil Co. The field's low in-place reserves precluded a conventional North Sea development as uneconomic. Thus a fast-track, minimum-facilities approach was adopted. The project was completed within time and budget. The final cost for the complete development of platform, offshore pipeline and landfall, onshore pipeline, and gas-processing terminal was $50 million. All construction contracts for these works were completed within 12 months of letting.

• Research Organization: BP International plc, London
• OSTI ID: 6775171
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 85:17; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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