Abstract
The Gulf of Mexico (GOM) has supported a thriving offshore oil and gas industry for almost 50 years. Although the deepwater leases hold exciting promise, by almost any standard of measurement the activity in the Gulf of Mexico has peaked, perhaps as much as a decade ago. Still, this industry is a viable one, rich in experience and culture, that may offer much to those who study it in the proper context. This paper focuses on the offshore activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), the area that falls under the jurisdiction of the Minerals Management Service (MMS) of the US Department of Interior. More specifically, it addresses the OCS of the Gulf of Mexico, those submerged lands that lie beyond the jurisdiction of the coastal states of Texas and Louisiana, a distance of 3 leagues (approximately 9 miles) and 3 miles, respectively. An overview of the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas industry is given, to illustrate the diversity and maturity of the industry, both of which are factors that are essential in defining the philosophy and practices in the GOM, and in the reader`s understanding and possible implementation of ideas presented. The various contracting strategies employed by
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Caldwell, K
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- Aker Omega, Inc., Houston, TX (United States)
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Caldwell, K.
The US field development practice.
Norway: N. p.,
1993.
Web.
Caldwell, K.
The US field development practice.
Norway.
Caldwell, K.
1993.
"The US field development practice."
Norway.
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title = {The US field development practice}
author = {Caldwell, K}
abstractNote = {The Gulf of Mexico (GOM) has supported a thriving offshore oil and gas industry for almost 50 years. Although the deepwater leases hold exciting promise, by almost any standard of measurement the activity in the Gulf of Mexico has peaked, perhaps as much as a decade ago. Still, this industry is a viable one, rich in experience and culture, that may offer much to those who study it in the proper context. This paper focuses on the offshore activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), the area that falls under the jurisdiction of the Minerals Management Service (MMS) of the US Department of Interior. More specifically, it addresses the OCS of the Gulf of Mexico, those submerged lands that lie beyond the jurisdiction of the coastal states of Texas and Louisiana, a distance of 3 leagues (approximately 9 miles) and 3 miles, respectively. An overview of the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas industry is given, to illustrate the diversity and maturity of the industry, both of which are factors that are essential in defining the philosophy and practices in the GOM, and in the reader`s understanding and possible implementation of ideas presented. The various contracting strategies employed by GOM operators are examined, and a representative large project is discussed to give information of the variations in styles available, and their impact on budget and schedule. 3 figs., 7 tabs.}
place = {Norway}
year = {1993}
month = {Dec}
}
title = {The US field development practice}
author = {Caldwell, K}
abstractNote = {The Gulf of Mexico (GOM) has supported a thriving offshore oil and gas industry for almost 50 years. Although the deepwater leases hold exciting promise, by almost any standard of measurement the activity in the Gulf of Mexico has peaked, perhaps as much as a decade ago. Still, this industry is a viable one, rich in experience and culture, that may offer much to those who study it in the proper context. This paper focuses on the offshore activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), the area that falls under the jurisdiction of the Minerals Management Service (MMS) of the US Department of Interior. More specifically, it addresses the OCS of the Gulf of Mexico, those submerged lands that lie beyond the jurisdiction of the coastal states of Texas and Louisiana, a distance of 3 leagues (approximately 9 miles) and 3 miles, respectively. An overview of the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas industry is given, to illustrate the diversity and maturity of the industry, both of which are factors that are essential in defining the philosophy and practices in the GOM, and in the reader`s understanding and possible implementation of ideas presented. The various contracting strategies employed by GOM operators are examined, and a representative large project is discussed to give information of the variations in styles available, and their impact on budget and schedule. 3 figs., 7 tabs.}
place = {Norway}
year = {1993}
month = {Dec}
}