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Artist's impression of the GB 260 platform in position.
Artist's impression of the GB 260 platform in position.
 The Baldpate platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Baldpate platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
 The GB 260 compliant tower, at the J Ray McDermott facility.
The GB 260 compliant tower, at the J Ray McDermott facility.
The towing of the base section to the site.
The towing of the base section to the site.
 The topsides were fabricated at Aker Gulf, Mexico.
The topsides were fabricated at Aker Gulf, Mexico.
 Installation of the Baldpate jacket.
Installation of the Baldpate jacket.
Map of the Brutus field.
Map of the Brutus field.
 The Hermod will carry out the installation of the Brutus field.
The Hermod will carry out the installation of the Brutus field.
 The DB 16 will install the gas pipeline.
The DB 16 will install the gas pipeline.
Schematic of the Brutus layout.
Schematic of the Brutus layout.
 Open-truss Brutus modules under construction at J Ray McDermott’s fabrication yard in Morgan City, Louisiana.
Open-truss Brutus modules under construction at J Ray McDermott’s fabrication yard in Morgan City, Louisiana.
 The hull for Shell's deep-water tension leg platform Brutus, arrived at Aker's Ingleside yard in Texas (the integration site) in January 2001.
The hull for Shell's deep-water tension leg platform Brutus, arrived at Aker's Ingleside yard in Texas (the integration site) in January 2001.
Schematic of the Hoover Diana development, showing the floating and subsea systems.
Schematic of the Hoover Diana development, showing the floating and subsea systems.
 For the subsea development wells, Exxon will use the Marine 700 semisubmersible drilling rig.
For the subsea development wells, Exxon will use the Marine 700 semisubmersible drilling rig.
 An artist's impression of the Marine 700 semisubmersible deepwater drilling unit in operation.
An artist's impression of the Marine 700 semisubmersible deepwater drilling unit in operation.
The Saipem 7000, prior to departure for the Hoover Diana project.
The Saipem 7000, prior to departure for the Hoover Diana project.
 Installation of the topsides on the Hoover Diana platform was carried out by the Saipem 7000 crane vessel.
Installation of the topsides on the Hoover Diana platform was carried out by the Saipem 7000 crane vessel.
 The Mars tension leg platform, on location in Mississippi Canyon block 807 in 2940ft of water.
The Mars tension leg platform, on location in Mississippi Canyon block 807 in 2940ft of water.
Schematic of the topside of the Mars TLP.
Schematic of the topside of the Mars TLP.
 Mars is averaging an output of about 21,000 barrels of oil and 25 million ft<sup>3</sup> of natural gas per day.
Mars is averaging an output of about 21,000 barrels of oil and 25 million ft3 of natural gas per day.
 Mars pipelines and their capacities.
Mars pipelines and their capacities.
Location map. Mensa is located 140 miles south-east of New Orleans and encompasses the Mississippi Canyon blocks 686, 687, 730 and 731.
Location map. Mensa is located 140 miles south-east of New Orleans and encompasses the Mississippi Canyon blocks 686, 687, 730 and 731.
 Mensa Schematic. When it came on stream in July 1997, Mensa was the deepest production well in the world although this has since been superseded by Marlim Sul.
Mensa Schematic. When it came on stream in July 1997, Mensa was the deepest production well in the world although this has since been superseded by Marlim Sul.
 A subsea development schematic.
A subsea development schematic.
The subsea production manifold.
The subsea production manifold.
 Schematic of the subsea tree. The three subsea trees provide the interface between the wellheads and the infield flowlines.
Schematic of the subsea tree. The three subsea trees provide the interface between the wellheads and the infield flowlines.
 The Mensa subsea production system and the subsea tree.
The Mensa subsea production system and the subsea tree.
Testing operations on the Morpeth no 1 well.
Testing operations on the Morpeth no 1 well.
 The Morpeth no 1 well flowed at 9,300 barrels of oil per day, when tested.
The Morpeth no 1 well flowed at 9,300 barrels of oil per day, when tested.
 Artist's impression of the Morpeth tension leg platform (TLP). Tendon separation is a result of the base pontoons, with a platform displacement of 10,000t.
Artist's impression of the Morpeth tension leg platform (TLP). Tendon separation is a result of the base pontoons, with a platform displacement of 10,000t.
Towing of the Morpeth SeaStar TLP hull, from Houma to the Morpeth field in the Gulf of Mexico.
Towing of the Morpeth SeaStar TLP hull, from Houma to the Morpeth field in the Gulf of Mexico.
 Installation of the SeaStar mini-TLP, used at Morpeth.
Installation of the SeaStar mini-TLP, used at Morpeth.
 Installation of the topsides. The topsides have a full processing capability and measure 33.5m<sup>2</sup>.
Installation of the topsides. The topsides have a full processing capability and measure 33.5m2.
The Morpeth TLP at night.
The Morpeth TLP at night.
 The SeaStar mini-TLP on the Morpeth field.
The SeaStar mini-TLP on the Morpeth field.
 Location map. Oryx’s Neptune field is located in Viosca Knoll block 826, approximately 135 miles south-east of New Orleans, in the Gulf of Mexico.
Location map. Oryx’s Neptune field is located in Viosca Knoll block 826, approximately 135 miles south-east of New Orleans, in the Gulf of Mexico.
Topsides installation. The spar supports a three-level integrated deck above the top of the hull, consisting of a clear workover deck, a mezzanine production deck and a main production deck.
Topsides installation. The spar supports a three-level integrated deck above the top of the hull, consisting of a clear workover deck, a mezzanine production deck and a main production deck.
 The hull whilst in transit.
The hull whilst in transit.
 Hull installation.
Hull installation.
The hull was transported as two sections, 390ft and 315ft in length, on-board the heavy-lift vessel Mighty Servant III.
The hull was transported as two sections, 390ft and 315ft in length, on-board the heavy-lift vessel Mighty Servant III.
 Building of the Petronius module, at Houma.
Building of the Petronius module, at Houma.
 The DB50, before the south-module accident.
The DB50, before the south-module accident.
The jacket supports topsides weighing 7,500t.
The jacket supports topsides weighing 7,500t.
 New topsides being towed to site.
New topsides being towed to site.
 The Saipem 7000, preparing to perform the topsides lift of the replacement south module.
The Saipem 7000, preparing to perform the topsides lift of the replacement south module.
The Ram Powell tension leg platform (TLP) is located in 3,214ft of water at Viosca Knoll, block 956, in the Gulf Of Mexico.
The Ram Powell tension leg platform (TLP) is located in 3,214ft of water at Viosca Knoll, block 956, in the Gulf Of Mexico.
 The Sea-Aker Star tows the Ram Powell TLP to site. The TLP is 3,570ft high, from the seafloor to the crown block of the drilling rig.
The Sea-Aker Star tows the Ram Powell TLP to site. The TLP is 3,570ft high, from the seafloor to the crown block of the drilling rig.
 The Sea-Aker Star, with the Ram Powell TLP in the background.
The Sea-Aker Star, with the Ram Powell TLP in the background.
The Mighty Servant 2, with the Belleli-built Ram Powell hull loaded.
The Mighty Servant 2, with the Belleli-built Ram Powell hull loaded.
 Towing of the TLP, out into the Gulf Of Mexico.
Towing of the TLP, out into the Gulf Of Mexico.
 Platform integration, taking place at the Aker-Gulf marine yard, in Ingleside, Texas.
Platform integration, taking place at the Aker-Gulf marine yard, in Ingleside, Texas.
Artist's impression of the Thebaud central facilities platform.
Artist's impression of the Thebaud central facilities platform.
 The Rowan Gorilla II, in Halifax.
The Rowan Gorilla II, in Halifax.
 The Galaxy II jack-up rig, prior to deployment on the Sable field.
The Galaxy II jack-up rig, prior to deployment on the Sable field.
Jacket loading, onto the S7000 crane vessel.
Jacket loading, onto the S7000 crane vessel.
 The lifting of the Venture jacket by one of the S7000 twin 7000t capacity cranes.
The lifting of the Venture jacket by one of the S7000 twin 7000t capacity cranes.
 The jackets, having been loaded onto the S7000 crane vessel.
The jackets, having been loaded onto the S7000 crane vessel.
The Venture jacket being installed offshore.
The Venture jacket being installed offshore.
 Location map. The Tahoe Unit encompasses blocks 783 and 827 of the Viosca Knoll area, in the Gulf of Mexico.
Location map. The Tahoe Unit encompasses blocks 783 and 827 of the Viosca Knoll area, in the Gulf of Mexico.
A diverless repair was successfully made in 1996, on a flowline, in Shell Offshore's Tahoe Phase I development.
A diverless repair was successfully made in 1996, on a flowline, in Shell Offshore's Tahoe Phase I development.
Tahoe field development diagram. A new Gulf of Mexico gas production record was achieved by the South-East Tahoe well when it produced at a rate of 119MMcf/day.
Tahoe field development diagram. A new Gulf of Mexico gas production record was achieved by the South-East Tahoe well when it produced at a rate of 119MMcf/day.
A map showing tanzanite and other subsalt reservoirs.
A map showing tanzanite and other subsalt reservoirs.
 The Rowan Odessa, flaring during the discovery well test.
The Rowan Odessa, flaring during the discovery well test.
The two jack up rigs used for the development.
The two jack up rigs used for the development.
 Testing of the Tanzanite reservoir.
Testing of the Tanzanite reservoir.
 Testing equipment on-board the Rowan Odessa.
Testing equipment on-board the Rowan Odessa.
Well testing.
Well testing.
 Two jack up rigs were used to carry out the well testing.
Two jack up rigs were used to carry out the well testing.
 The Terra Nova field layout schematic.
The Terra Nova field layout schematic.
The Sea Sorceress was the only Canadian vessel able to support Seacore's dredging equipment .
The Sea Sorceress was the only Canadian vessel able to support Seacore's dredging equipment .
 The Seacore team are seen here running in the riser.
The Seacore team are seen here running in the riser.
 Dredging work was carried out by a Boskalis suction dredger.
Dredging work was carried out by a Boskalis suction dredger.
The Queen of the Netherlands has a dredgehead with a width of 6.5m. The deployment arm has a diameter of 1.2m.
The Queen of the Netherlands has a dredgehead with a width of 6.5m. The deployment arm has a diameter of 1.2m.
 The Terra Nova FPSO left to dry dock, in South Korea, in May of 1999.
The Terra Nova FPSO left to dry dock, in South Korea, in May of 1999.
 Troika was developed, using a compact eight-slot subsea manifold, tied back to Shell's Bullwinkle platform, 14 miles away.
Troika was developed, using a compact eight-slot subsea manifold, tied back to Shell's Bullwinkle platform, 14 miles away.
Artist's impression of the Troika field development.
Artist's impression of the Troika field development.
 Subsea control ports.
Subsea control ports.
 The Troika template/manifold system measures 45ft-long by 31ft-wide.
The Troika template/manifold system measures 45ft-long by 31ft-wide.
Installation of the Troika manifold.
Installation of the Troika manifold.
 To allow installation using the bottom-tow method, the flowlines were fabricated in four seven-mile lengths.
To allow installation using the bottom-tow method, the flowlines were fabricated in four seven-mile lengths.
 Alcatel's MS Stanelco was used for the cable-laying operations.
Alcatel's MS Stanelco was used for the cable-laying operations.
The Ursa TLP hull.
The Ursa TLP hull.
 The flex-yoke deployment was completed in three stages. This picture shows stage two.
The flex-yoke deployment was completed in three stages. This picture shows stage two.
 The Ursa TLP, ready to be towed out to the Ursa field.
The Ursa TLP, ready to be towed out to the Ursa field.
Installation of the Ursa accommodation module.
Installation of the Ursa accommodation module.
 Installation of the Ursa modules.
Installation of the Ursa modules.
 Lifting of the Ursa modules: the quarters module.
Lifting of the Ursa modules: the quarters module.
Towing of the Ursa TLP out to the field.
Towing of the Ursa TLP out to the field.
 The Ursa unit is located approximately 130 miles south-east of New Orleans.
The Ursa unit is located approximately 130 miles south-east of New Orleans.
 Deep Panuke drilling location map.
Deep Panuke drilling location map.
A map showing the location of Deep Panuke.
A map showing the location of Deep Panuke.
 Artist's impression of the Deep Panuke position of offshore facilities.
Artist's impression of the Deep Panuke position of offshore facilities.
 The Rowan Gorilla V Heavy Duty Hostile Environment (HDHE) jack-up rig.
The Rowan Gorilla V Heavy Duty Hostile Environment (HDHE) jack-up rig.
The Rowan Gorilla V drilling on Deep Panuke.
The Rowan Gorilla V drilling on Deep Panuke.
 Diagram of the export facilities.
Diagram of the export facilities.
 Map of Na Kika.
Map of Na Kika.
Allseas' Solitaire, which will be used for pipelay on the Na Kika.
Allseas' Solitaire, which will be used for pipelay on the Na Kika.
 Construction of the Na Kika deck.
Construction of the Na Kika deck.
 Construction of the Na Kika hull.
Construction of the Na Kika hull.
Schematic of the Na Kika field.
Schematic of the Na Kika field.
 The Lorelay, which will be used for pipelaying on the Na Kika
The Lorelay, which will be used for pipelaying on the Na Kika
 The Augur TLP, used for the production of the Serrano Oregano fields.
The Augur TLP, used for the production of the Serrano Oregano fields.
The Transocean Sedco Forex’s semisubmersible Maianas, which drilled the discovery well on GB 472 in 1999.
The Transocean Sedco Forex’s semisubmersible Maianas, which drilled the discovery well on GB 472 in 1999.
 Map of the Serrano Oregano field.
Map of the Serrano Oregano field.
 A development schematic of the Serrano Oregano field.
A development schematic of the Serrano Oregano field.
Schematic of the Paul Remano, which was used to drill the discovery well on Oregano.
Schematic of the Paul Remano, which was used to drill the discovery well on Oregano.
 The dynamically positioned DB 50. This completed the installation of Shell's first electrically heated pipe-in-pipe flowlines, in the Gulf of Mexico.
The dynamically positioned DB 50. This completed the installation of Shell's first electrically heated pipe-in-pipe flowlines, in the Gulf of Mexico.
 A map of the typhoon field.
A map of the typhoon field.
The TLP central column under construction.
The TLP central column under construction.
 Roll-up of the TLP central column.
Roll-up of the TLP central column.
 Construction of the TLP central column.
Construction of the TLP central column.
The TLP deck.
The TLP deck.
 Production systems on the deck.
Production systems on the deck.
 Artist's impression of the TLP.
Artist's impression of the TLP.
The Thunder Horse field is located in Mississippi Canyon Blocks 776, 777 and 778, in the Boarshead Basin, and is the largest field in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Thunder Horse field is located in Mississippi Canyon Blocks 776, 777 and 778, in the Boarshead Basin, and is the largest field in the Gulf of Mexico.
 The Thunder Horse discovery well was drilled in 1999 by the drillship Discoverer Enterprise.
The Thunder Horse discovery well was drilled in 1999 by the drillship Discoverer Enterprise.
 Thunder Horse listing after the passage of Hurricane Dennis in 2005.
Thunder Horse listing after the passage of Hurricane Dennis in 2005.
Thunder Horse being transported.
Thunder Horse being transported.
 The Glomar Explorer was used for drilling on the Aconcagua.
The Glomar Explorer was used for drilling on the Aconcagua.
 Schematic of the field layout.
Schematic of the field layout.
The Discoverer 536, used for drilling on the Aconcagua.
The Discoverer 536, used for drilling on the Aconcagua.
 The Discover 7 Seas, used for drilling on the Aconcagua.
The Discover 7 Seas, used for drilling on the Aconcagua.
 Nansen/Boomvang during installation.
Nansen/Boomvang during installation.
The spar, being fabricated at Pori by Aker.
The spar, being fabricated at Pori by Aker.
 The Boomvang/Nansen spar.
The Boomvang/Nansen spar.
 Map of the Boomvang/Nansen area.
Map of the Boomvang/Nansen area.
Schematic of the Boomvang/Nansen development.
Schematic of the Boomvang/Nansen development.
 The Boomvang and Nansen spars under construction.
The Boomvang and Nansen spars under construction.
 The CSO Deep Blue, which will lay the pipeline on Nansen/Boomvang.
The CSO Deep Blue, which will lay the pipeline on Nansen/Boomvang.
Installation of Nansen/Boomvang.
Installation of Nansen/Boomvang.
 Well no 3 was drilled in June 2000, using the semisubmersible Homer Ferrington, in 5,610ft of water.
Well no 3 was drilled in June 2000, using the semisubmersible Homer Ferrington, in 5,610ft of water.
 The Augur TLP, which will form part of the oil export infrastructure.
The Augur TLP, which will form part of the oil export infrastructure.
The Shell Enchilada platform, which will be part of the export infrastructure.
The Shell Enchilada platform, which will be part of the export infrastructure.
 A comparason between Magnolia and other TLPs.
A comparason between Magnolia and other TLPs.
 Magnolia location map.
Magnolia location map.
The Deepwater Pathfinder that made the discovery.
The Deepwater Pathfinder that made the discovery.
 An artist’s impression of the Magnolia TLP.
An artist’s impression of the Magnolia TLP.
 Possible future gas installation.
Possible future gas installation.
Project plan to develop the field.
Project plan to develop the field.
 Location of the field.
Location of the field.
 Well plan.
Well plan.
Depletion schedule of the field.
Depletion schedule of the field.
 Field development schematic.
Field development schematic.
 Shell's Bullwinkle platform.
Shell's Bullwinkle platform.
Schematic of the Manatee development.
Schematic of the Manatee development.
 Map of the Angus, into which Manatee feeds.
Map of the Angus, into which Manatee feeds.
 Schematic of the Angus area.
Schematic of the Angus area.
The MacTree subsea system.
The MacTree subsea system.
 The Horn Mountain drilling rig.
The Horn Mountain drilling rig.
 Transporting the hull from Finland.
Transporting the hull from Finland.
The hull prior to installation.
The hull prior to installation.
 Installing the topsides at Horn Mountain.
Installing the topsides at Horn Mountain.
 Mating the hull with the topsides at Horn Mountain.
Mating the hull with the topsides at Horn Mountain.
The Horn Mountain hull with the balder in the background.
The Horn Mountain hull with the balder in the background.
 Horn Mountain air can riser systems.
Horn Mountain air can riser systems.
 Matterhorn mini tension leg platform ready to sail from Keppel Fels yard, Singapore.
Matterhorn mini tension leg platform ready to sail from Keppel Fels yard, Singapore.
Artist's impression of the completed Matterhorn platform.
Artist's impression of the completed Matterhorn platform.
The base of the Matterhorn hull.
The base of the Matterhorn hull.
The top of the Matterhorn hull where the topsides mate.
The top of the Matterhorn hull where the topsides mate.
Installing the tendon attachment limbs on the Matterhorn platform.
Installing the tendon attachment limbs on the Matterhorn platform.
16in wye sled assembly for the Mardi Gras transportation system in the Omega yard.
16in wye sled assembly for the Mardi Gras transportation system in the Omega yard.
 The end terminal for the Mardi Gras pipeline.
The end terminal for the Mardi Gras pipeline.
V-testing the 16in jumper.
V-testing the 16in jumper.
 Seabed topography in the Atlantis area.
Seabed topography in the Atlantis area.
 Mardi Gras PLET (pipeline end terminal) and jumper during testing.
Mardi Gras PLET (pipeline end terminal) and jumper during testing.
Artist's impression of the Thunder Horse platform.
Artist's impression of the Thunder Horse platform.
 The Bombax pipeline project consists of 63km of offshore pipeline.
The Bombax pipeline project consists of 63km of offshore pipeline.
 The MSV Q4000 used on the Bombax project.
The MSV Q4000 used on the Bombax project.
Field layout of the Bombax pipeline.
Field layout of the Bombax pipeline.
 Bombax barge below the MSV Q4000.
Bombax barge below the MSV Q4000.
 Bombax multipurpose tower.
Bombax multipurpose tower.
The valving and piping is contained within a single 400t subsea manifold.
The valving and piping is contained within a single 400t subsea manifold.
 The subsea manifold being lowered.
The subsea manifold being lowered.
 Bombax arrival at landfall.
Bombax arrival at landfall.
The Marco Polo platform produced its first oil in March 2004.
The Marco Polo platform produced its first oil in March 2004.
 The hull of the world's deepest water TLP en route from South Korea to Gulf of Mexico.
The hull of the world's deepest water TLP en route from South Korea to Gulf of Mexico.
 The Marco Polo field is located in Green Canyon block 608, 160 miles south of New Orleans.
The Marco Polo field is located in Green Canyon block 608, 160 miles south of New Orleans.
The Marco Polo hull supports topsides over three deck levels.
The Marco Polo hull supports topsides over three deck levels.
 The platform is a Moses TLP, designed by MODEC International and Sea Engineering.
The platform is a Moses TLP, designed by MODEC International and Sea Engineering.
 The oil and gas are exported by a pipeline system owned by GulfTerra.
The oil and gas are exported by a pipeline system owned by GulfTerra.
Topsides being installed on the Marco Polo platform.
Topsides being installed on the Marco Polo platform.
 The Llano field, discovered in 1998, is tied back to the Auger Tension Leg Platform (TLP).
The Llano field, discovered in 1998, is tied back to the Auger Tension Leg Platform (TLP).
 Schematic of the Llano field.
Schematic of the Llano field.
The Llano field is located in the Gulf of Mexico, in Garden Banks blocks 385 and 386, approx. 200 miles southwest of New Orleans.
The Llano field is located in the Gulf of Mexico, in Garden Banks blocks 385 and 386, approx. 200 miles southwest of New Orleans.
 All flowline installation activities were performed by the Derrick Barge No. 50 (DB50) utilizing J-Lay installation methods.
All flowline installation activities were performed by the Derrick Barge No. 50 (DB50) utilizing J-Lay installation methods.
 Dedicated production capacity at Auger is 25,000 barrels of oil and 75 million ft³ of gas per day.
Dedicated production capacity at Auger is 25,000 barrels of oil and 75 million ft³ of gas per day.
The Red Hawk field has been developed using the world's first cell spar facility.
The Red Hawk field has been developed using the world's first cell spar facility.
The largest heavy-lift device in the Gulf of Mexico hoists the 7,200-ton Red Hawk cell spar from barge to water.
The largest heavy-lift device in the Gulf of Mexico hoists the 7,200-ton Red Hawk cell spar from barge to water.
With both wells on stream, Kerr McGee estimate that production will peak at 120 million ft³/day.
With both wells on stream, Kerr McGee estimate that production will peak at 120 million ft³/day.
The Red Hawk cell spar's hull is formed by seven hollow tubes, each 20ft in diameter, used to provide both stability and buoyancy.
The Red Hawk cell spar's hull is formed by seven hollow tubes, each 20ft in diameter, used to provide both stability and buoyancy.
 The hull weighs 7,200t and is enough to accommodate an initial 3,600t of topsides payload.
The hull weighs 7,200t and is enough to accommodate an initial 3,600t of topsides payload.
 The topsides consists of three decks: the main (top) deck, the production (middle) deck, and the spar deck.
The topsides consists of three decks: the main (top) deck, the production (middle) deck, and the spar deck.
Shell has developed Glider using two multiphase production wells tied back 7 miles to the Brutus Tension Leg Platform (TLP), located in Green Canyon Block 158.
Shell has developed Glider using two multiphase production wells tied back 7 miles to the Brutus Tension Leg Platform (TLP), located in Green Canyon Block 158.
 The pipeline end terminal handling system.
The pipeline end terminal handling system.
 Pipelines were laid by the Skandi Navica deep water reeled pipelay vessel.
Pipelines were laid by the Skandi Navica deep water reeled pipelay vessel.
The Greater Angostura field is located about 37km east of Trinidad and Tobago in the Eastern Venezuela Basin.
The Greater Angostura field is located about 37km east of Trinidad and Tobago in the Eastern Venezuela Basin.
 The Greater Angostura field development is part of Trinidad Offshore Block 2c.
The Greater Angostura field development is part of Trinidad Offshore Block 2c.
 Geological profile of the main reservoirs.
Geological profile of the main reservoirs.
Central processing platform being installed at Greater Angostura Field.
Central processing platform being installed at Greater Angostura Field.
 CAD drawing of hydraulic actuators on choke valves on the platform.
CAD drawing of hydraulic actuators on choke valves on the platform.
 CAD drawing of wellhead platform.
CAD drawing of wellhead platform.
CAD drawing of multiphase flow meters.
CAD drawing of multiphase flow meters.
 The Mad Dog drilling unit is located in 5,000ft to 7,000ft of water in Green Canyon blocks 825, 826 and 782
The Mad Dog drilling unit is located in 5,000ft to 7,000ft of water in Green Canyon blocks 825, 826 and 782
 The deck was designed around the heaviest hook load available (around 8,000t).
The deck was designed around the heaviest hook load available (around 8,000t).
The field is being developed by 12 wells produced with a single-piece truss spar.
The field is being developed by 12 wells produced with a single-piece truss spar.
 The fabrication of the spar hull commenced in Finland in July 2002.
The fabrication of the spar hull commenced in Finland in July 2002.
 The trus spar took three weeks to travel from Finland to Passagoula, Mississippi, on the Mighty Servant 1.
The trus spar took three weeks to travel from Finland to Passagoula, Mississippi, on the Mighty Servant 1.
Upending the Mad Dog truss spar.
Upending the Mad Dog truss spar.
 Mad Dog truss spar hard tank sections.
Mad Dog truss spar hard tank sections.
 The Independence Hub is a development based on six natural gas anchor fields in the Atwater Valley, DeSoto Canyon and Lloyd Ridge areas of the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
The Independence Hub is a development based on six natural gas anchor fields in the Atwater Valley, DeSoto Canyon and Lloyd Ridge areas of the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
The fields will be tied-back to the platform through producer-owned subsea flowline systems.
The fields will be tied-back to the platform through producer-owned subsea flowline systems.
 The platform, which is operated by Anadarko, has excess payload capacity to tie-back up to ten additional fields.
The platform, which is operated by Anadarko, has excess payload capacity to tie-back up to ten additional fields.
 The field came on stream in 2005, only 42 months after the project was sanctioned.
The field came on stream in 2005, only 42 months after the project was sanctioned.
The hard tank was constructed in Finland and wet towed to the US on the semisubmersible heavy lift vessel <i>Black Marlin</i>.
The hard tank was constructed in Finland and wet towed to the US on the semisubmersible heavy lift vessel Black Marlin.
 The topsides' North module contains the process equipment while the South module contains crew accommodation and three gas turbine generators.
The topsides' North module contains the process equipment while the South module contains crew accommodation and three gas turbine generators.
 The first six wells were brought onstream in early 2005, and a further nine re-entry and drill operations will be carried out.
The first six wells were brought onstream in early 2005, and a further nine re-entry and drill operations will be carried out.
After lifting the various tanks into place, the truss spar was upended and wet-towed to its proper location and moored.
After lifting the various tanks into place, the truss spar was upended and wet-towed to its proper location and moored.
 The total structure has a displacement of 105,000t and a maximum payload of 47,000t.
The total structure has a displacement of 105,000t and a maximum payload of 47,000t.
 McDermott's DB50 installing the HI-A5 deck.
McDermott's DB50 installing the HI-A5 deck.
The Cameron Highway is a deepwater crude oil transport system which brings multiple production streams from the Louisiana Gulf to Texas City and Port Arthur.
The Cameron Highway is a deepwater crude oil transport system which brings multiple production streams from the Louisiana Gulf to Texas City and Port Arthur.
 Heerema Marine used its Hermod heavy lift vessel to install the jacket, cellar deck and the bridge that links the new SS332B plat form with the original SS332A.
Heerema Marine used its Hermod heavy lift vessel to install the jacket, cellar deck and the bridge that links the new SS332B plat form with the original SS332A.
 Installation of the SS332B deck.
Installation of the SS332B deck.
Kerr McGee’s Constitution field is located in Green Canyon blocks 679 and 680, approximately 190 miles southwest of New Orleans in the Gulf of Mexico.
Kerr McGee’s Constitution field is located in Green Canyon blocks 679 and 680, approximately 190 miles southwest of New Orleans in the Gulf of Mexico.
 Constitution was appraised by drilling 11 wells into predominantly oil-bearing sands in seven reservoirs.
Constitution was appraised by drilling 11 wells into predominantly oil-bearing sands in seven reservoirs.
 The Constitution spar's hull, manufactured by Technip at Pori, Finalnd is 98ft in diameter and approximately 550ft long.
The Constitution spar's hull, manufactured by Technip at Pori, Finalnd is 98ft in diameter and approximately 550ft long.
The Constitution is based on the Kerr McGee’s Gunnison spar model and is capable of processing 40,000bd of oil and 200MMcfd of gas.
The Constitution is based on the Kerr McGee’s Gunnison spar model and is capable of processing 40,000bd of oil and 200MMcfd of gas.
 The Constitution spar's hull weighs 14,800t and supports a 10,770t topside payload.
The Constitution spar's hull weighs 14,800t and supports a 10,770t topside payload.
 Moored in 4,970ft of water, the spar will initially handle production from the Constitution field and the tied-back Ticonderoga field.
Moored in 4,970ft of water, the spar will initially handle production from the Constitution field and the tied-back Ticonderoga field.
Constitution truss spar being fabricated
Constitution truss spar being fabricated
 The Ta'Kuntah FSO is the world's second largest operating tanker, with 2.3 million bbl of storage space.
The Ta'Kuntah FSO is the world's second largest operating tanker, with 2.3 million bbl of storage space.
 Ta'Kuntah has the world's highest cargo-loading rate - 800,000bbl of oil per day.
Ta'Kuntah has the world's highest cargo-loading rate - 800,000bbl of oil per day.
The Cantarell jacket construction, in the Bay of Campeche.
The Cantarell jacket construction, in the Bay of Campeche.
 Bechtel is supervising the construction of 39 new platforms and modifications to 36 existing platforms in the Cantarell Field.
Bechtel is supervising the construction of 39 new platforms and modifications to 36 existing platforms in the Cantarell Field.
 Ta'Kuntah is longer than three football fields and taller than a 20-storey building.
Ta'Kuntah is longer than three football fields and taller than a 20-storey building.
The $5 billion three-year project is scheduled to bring new production onstream sometime during the year 2000.
The $5 billion three-year project is scheduled to bring new production onstream sometime during the year 2000.
 The spar platform hull was delivered in June 1998.
The spar platform hull was delivered in June 1998.
 Transshelf moved the main sections of the production spar Genesis from Finland, to the US Gulf, in just 24 days.
Transshelf moved the main sections of the production spar Genesis from Finland, to the US Gulf, in just 24 days.
The Genesis hull travels through the Corpus Christi shipping channel, passing Cline's Landing condominium complex in Port Aransas, Texas.
The Genesis hull travels through the Corpus Christi shipping channel, passing Cline's Landing condominium complex in Port Aransas, Texas.
 Towing the Genesis hull into place, in the Gulf of Mexico.
Towing the Genesis hull into place, in the Gulf of Mexico.
 The Genesis hull, as it begins the 'uprighting' process.
The Genesis hull, as it begins the 'uprighting' process.
The Genesis hull just after it was 'uprighted', with crane barge in the background.
The Genesis hull just after it was 'uprighted', with crane barge in the background.
 The 122ft-diameter 'uprighted' Genesis hull.
The 122ft-diameter 'uprighted' Genesis hull.
 The Genesis spar platform.
The Genesis spar platform.
The 15,000psi Gyrfalcon subsea tree.
The 15,000psi Gyrfalcon subsea tree.
 Installation of the Gyrfalcon subsea tree.
Installation of the Gyrfalcon subsea tree.
 A close-up of the installation of the Gyrfalcon subsea tree.
A close-up of the installation of the Gyrfalcon subsea tree.
Close-up of the Gyrfalcon subsea tree.
Close-up of the Gyrfalcon subsea tree.
 Schematic of the Gyrfalcon project, with the subsea system linking to the Boxer platform.
Schematic of the Gyrfalcon project, with the subsea system linking to the Boxer platform.
 Schematic of the Gyrfalcon development.
Schematic of the Gyrfalcon development.
The methanol and chemical-injection pumping system.
The methanol and chemical-injection pumping system.
 A topside drilling cabin.
A topside drilling cabin.
 Aerial view of the matted topsides and the gravity base structure at Bull Arm.
Aerial view of the matted topsides and the gravity base structure at Bull Arm.
The gravity base structure (GBS) at the deepwater site consists of a 105.5m concrete caisson, constructed using high-strength concrete, reinforced with steel rods and pre-stressed tendons.
The gravity base structure (GBS) at the deepwater site consists of a 105.5m concrete caisson, constructed using high-strength concrete, reinforced with steel rods and pre-stressed tendons.
 The topsides at Bull Arm.
The topsides at Bull Arm.
 Positioning the topsides on the gravity base structure.
Positioning the topsides on the gravity base structure.
Tow out of the Hibernia rig.
Tow out of the Hibernia rig.
 Location map of the Hickory field.
Location map of the Hickory field.
 A 3D seismic image of Hickory. The top of the salt is in blue, while the base of the salt is in orange.
A 3D seismic image of Hickory. The top of the salt is in blue, while the base of the salt is in orange.
Extended leg jack-up Glomar Baltic 1, drilling the discovery well.
Extended leg jack-up Glomar Baltic 1, drilling the discovery well.
 The underside of the cellar deck.
The underside of the cellar deck.
 Ten cranes were used to lift the cellar deck.
Ten cranes were used to lift the cellar deck.
Lifting of the cellar deck.
Lifting of the cellar deck.
 The cellar deck weighs 500t.
The cellar deck weighs 500t.
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