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Regulatory considerations in the design of tension-leg platforms

Journal Article · · Journal of Petroleum Technology; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/18238-PA· OSTI ID:6893932
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  1. Earl and Wright Consulting Engineers (US)

The tension-leg platform (TLP) is an accepted development option in deepwater Gulf of Mexico projects. The first TLP installed in U.S. coastal waters is now in operation. The authors discuss how the certification of TLP's under current U.S. regulations is a new experience for the platform operators accustomed to operating in the Gulf of Mexico and for the regulatory bodies with platform-design jurisdiction.

OSTI ID:
6893932
Journal Information:
Journal of Petroleum Technology; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Petroleum Technology; (USA) Vol. 42:6; ISSN JPTJA; ISSN 0022-3522
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English