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Alba is located in block 16/26, 130 miles north-east of Aberdeen.
Alba is located in block 16/26, 130 miles north-east of Aberdeen.
 The Northern Alba Platform was shut down for 18 hours, during the installation of four new modules.
The Northern Alba Platform was shut down for 18 hours, during the installation of four new modules.
 The Alba platform, with the new modules installed.
The Alba platform, with the new modules installed.
The Alba Phase II hook-up.
The Alba Phase II hook-up.
 The control room on the Alba platform.
The control room on the Alba platform.
 Workers from the Safe Caledonia flotel complete work on the topsides for Alba Phase II.
Workers from the Safe Caledonia flotel complete work on the topsides for Alba Phase II.
The Alba floating storage unit (FSU).
The Alba floating storage unit (FSU).
 The appraisal well on the Åsgard field, with the flare system in operation.
The appraisal well on the Åsgard field, with the flare system in operation.
 The Åsgard B topside modules awaiting assembly.
The Åsgard B topside modules awaiting assembly.
Rockwater installed two pipe bundles, 3.8km in length with 44in carrier pipe, during 1997.
Rockwater installed two pipe bundles, 3.8km in length with 44in carrier pipe, during 1997.
 The Åsgard A FPSO measures 278m in length and has a displacement of 184,300t.
The Åsgard A FPSO measures 278m in length and has a displacement of 184,300t.
 The turret of the Åsgard A floating production vessel merges with the internal pipework.
The turret of the Åsgard A floating production vessel merges with the internal pipework.
The Åsgard B production platform is linked to the accommodation flotel Safe Britannia.
The Åsgard B production platform is linked to the accommodation flotel Safe Britannia.
 Delivery of the Åsgard hull by the Mighty Servant 3.
Delivery of the Åsgard hull by the Mighty Servant 3.
 Map of the Snøhvit area.
Map of the Snøhvit area.
Map showing the pipeline from Snøhvit.
Map showing the pipeline from Snøhvit.
 Preparing for drilling on Snøhvit.
Preparing for drilling on Snøhvit.
 A line will take the Snøhvit wellstream to the landfill.
A line will take the Snøhvit wellstream to the landfill.
Artist’s impression of the Snøhvit pipeline route.
Artist’s impression of the Snøhvit pipeline route.
 The facilities at Melkøya.
The facilities at Melkøya.
 The Snøhvit barge.
The Snøhvit barge.
The subsea facilities on Snøhvit.
The subsea facilities on Snøhvit.
 Plan of Valhall flank platform.
Plan of Valhall flank platform.
 Valhall flank jacket installed.
Valhall flank jacket installed.
Valhall flank topsides.
Valhall flank topsides.
 Vallhall water injection field plan.
Vallhall water injection field plan.
 Vallhall water injection topsides.
Vallhall water injection topsides.
Water injection is expected to improve the oil recovery factor from 31% to 38%.
Water injection is expected to improve the oil recovery factor from 31% to 38%.
 The platform configuration allows for drilling and maintenance of wells on the new platform and on the existing WP platform.
The platform configuration allows for drilling and maintenance of wells on the new platform and on the existing WP platform.
 Fabrication of the Norne FPSO.
Fabrication of the Norne FPSO.
The Norne 6608/10 FPSO.
The Norne 6608/10 FPSO.
 The Norne FPSO on location.
The Norne FPSO on location.
 Turret detail on the Norne FPSO.
Turret detail on the Norne FPSO.
The Norne FPSO vessel, prior to installation of the topsides.
The Norne FPSO vessel, prior to installation of the topsides.
 Four well template. The templates in each group are positioned so that the rig can enter all the slots without the need for anchor handling.
Four well template. The templates in each group are positioned so that the rig can enter all the slots without the need for anchor handling.
 The Nuggets manifold will be tied back to the North Alwyn complex by a 40km, 12in pipeline and a 3in MEG line.
The Nuggets manifold will be tied back to the North Alwyn complex by a 40km, 12in pipeline and a 3in MEG line.
The CSO Constructor will begin installation in mid-2001.
The CSO Constructor will begin installation in mid-2001.
 The Nuggets manifold will be controlled from the Dunbar platform.
The Nuggets manifold will be controlled from the Dunbar platform.
 Trenching support wil be provided by the Normand Pioneer.
Trenching support wil be provided by the Normand Pioneer.
The Normand Pioneer will use the multipass plough.
The Normand Pioneer will use the multipass plough.
 The CSO Apache will be used to lay the pipe.
The CSO Apache will be used to lay the pipe.
 Map of the licence area showing the bathymetry.
Map of the licence area showing the bathymetry.
The Scarabeo 5 rig was used to drill the well.
The Scarabeo 5 rig was used to drill the well.
 Diagram of slope and subsea options.
Diagram of slope and subsea options.
 A spar with gas piped to a tie-in point.
A spar with gas piped to a tie-in point.
A spar with gas piped to the shore.
A spar with gas piped to the shore.
 Subsea completion to the shore.
Subsea completion to the shore.
 Subsea completion to the platform, then to the shore.
Subsea completion to the platform, then to the shore.
3D map of the slope, showing the Storegga slide.
3D map of the slope, showing the Storegga slide.
 Map of the Oseberg accumulations, showing the location of Oseberg Sør.
Map of the Oseberg accumulations, showing the location of Oseberg Sør.
 The drilling rig and module on the Oseberg Sør platform.
The drilling rig and module on the Oseberg Sør platform.
The Oseberg Sør jacket ready for sailaway on the barge.
The Oseberg Sør jacket ready for sailaway on the barge.
 Roll up of the Oseberg Sør jacket.
Roll up of the Oseberg Sør jacket.
 Tow-out of the Oseberg topsides.
Tow-out of the Oseberg topsides.
Installation of the Oseberg Sør topsides on the jacket.
Installation of the Oseberg Sør topsides on the jacket.
 Pierce lies in blocks 23/22a and 23/27, 280km east of Aberdeen.
Pierce lies in blocks 23/22a and 23/27, 280km east of Aberdeen.
 The development of the field was based on Navion's 103,000t double-hull multi-shuttle tanker (MST) Berge Hugin.
The development of the field was based on Navion's 103,000t double-hull multi-shuttle tanker (MST) Berge Hugin.
The Berge Hugin has a 45,000b/d process facility and can inject gas at a rate of 100M ft<sup>3</sup>/day.
The Berge Hugin has a 45,000b/d process facility and can inject gas at a rate of 100M ft3/day.
 The key component of the Berge Hugin STP buoy and mooring system was supplied by APL.
The key component of the Berge Hugin STP buoy and mooring system was supplied by APL.
 The Prirazlomnoye platform is located in an area which is ice-free for just 110 days a year.
The Prirazlomnoye platform is located in an area which is ice-free for just 110 days a year.
The Prirazlomnoye topsides will be based on the former UK North Sea Hutton tension leg platform, upgraded for its new work at the FSUE Sevmash military shipyard.
The Prirazlomnoye topsides will be based on the former UK North Sea Hutton tension leg platform, upgraded for its new work at the FSUE Sevmash military shipyard.
 Oil is transported from the Prirazlomnoye field to the Belokamenka floating platform, located 1,100km away.
Oil is transported from the Prirazlomnoye field to the Belokamenka floating platform, located 1,100km away.
 Prirazlomnoye has reserves of 610 million barrels.
Prirazlomnoye has reserves of 610 million barrels.
Map of Prirazimnoye.
Map of Prirazimnoye.
 Prirazimnoye reservoir section.
Prirazimnoye reservoir section.
 The 360,000t floating platform Belokamenka will be installed in an ice-free part of Kola Bay.
The 360,000t floating platform Belokamenka will be installed in an ice-free part of Kola Bay.
Oil from Prirazlomnoye will be transferred to Belokamenka by ice breaking shuttle tankers of up to 220,000t.
Oil from Prirazlomnoye will be transferred to Belokamenka by ice breaking shuttle tankers of up to 220,000t.
 Map of the Claire field, located 75km west of Shetland.
Map of the Claire field, located 75km west of Shetland.
 Model of the finished platform.
Model of the finished platform.
Computer diagram of the completed platform for Clair field.
Computer diagram of the completed platform for Clair field.
 The Orelia, which will be used on the infield pipelaying at Blake Channel.
The Orelia, which will be used on the infield pipelaying at Blake Channel.
Artist's impression of the Blake Flank development layout.
Artist's impression of the Blake Flank development layout.
The CSO Marionas, used for trenching and testing.
The CSO Marionas, used for trenching and testing.
The produced oil, gas and water will be separated on the Bleo Holm and the oil temporarily stored onboard prior to export by shuttle tanker.
The produced oil, gas and water will be separated on the Bleo Holm and the oil temporarily stored onboard prior to export by shuttle tanker.
All trenching and pipelay work will be carried out by the offshore support vessel, the Normand Pioneer.
All trenching and pipelay work will be carried out by the offshore support vessel, the Normand Pioneer.
Bleo Holm on its way to Blake Flank.
Bleo Holm on its way to Blake Flank.
On the FPSO, the Blake fluids are processed with those from the Talisman operated Ross field, 9.5km away.
On the FPSO, the Blake fluids are processed with those from the Talisman operated Ross field, 9.5km away.
Reserves are estimated at 20 million barrels over ten years.
Reserves are estimated at 20 million barrels over ten years.
The Mittelplate drilling island.
The Mittelplate drilling island.
 Mittelplate island has undergone major redevelopment.
Mittelplate island has undergone major redevelopment.
 Mittelplate's land station facilities.
Mittelplate's land station facilities.
Gas Turbines on the Mittelplate platform.
Gas Turbines on the Mittelplate platform.
 The Mittelplate drilling schematic.
The Mittelplate drilling schematic.
 Location of the island.
Location of the island.
Sattellite image of the Mittleplate drilling platform.
Sattellite image of the Mittleplate drilling platform.
 The Skinfaks development and Rimfaks expansion.
The Skinfaks development and Rimfaks expansion.
 Map showing the location of the Skinfaks and Rimfaks developments.
Map showing the location of the Skinfaks and Rimfaks developments.
The Rimfaks installation.
The Rimfaks installation.
 Skinfaks subsea equipment.
Skinfaks subsea equipment.
 Subsea equipment being installed.
Subsea equipment being installed.
The Skinfaks installation.
The Skinfaks installation.
 Layout of the Tordis improved oil recovery project.
Layout of the Tordis improved oil recovery project.
 Tordis IOR scope of supply.
Tordis IOR scope of supply.
The Tordis discoveries have all been developed with subsea installations tied back to the Gullfaks C platform.
The Tordis discoveries have all been developed with subsea installations tied back to the Gullfaks C platform.
 The subsea separation station is equipped with two multiphase flow meters.
The subsea separation station is equipped with two multiphase flow meters.
 A Tordis subsea module with over-trawlable guard.
A Tordis subsea module with over-trawlable guard.
A protected Tordis IOR subsea module.
A protected Tordis IOR subsea module.
 Map of the K5 block.
Map of the K5 block.
 The massive 160t subsea cover was subcontracted to engineering contractor, Isleburn.
The massive 160t subsea cover was subcontracted to engineering contractor, Isleburn.
The DSV Toisa Polaris which transported the subsea cover 400 miles to the K5F field.
The DSV Toisa Polaris which transported the subsea cover 400 miles to the K5F field.
 The K5F project will be first worldwide implementation of an all-electrical Christmas tree.
The K5F project will be first worldwide implementation of an all-electrical Christmas tree.
 Cameron was awarded the contract by Total E&P for the supply of the all-electric subsea production system.
Cameron was awarded the contract by Total E&P for the supply of the all-electric subsea production system.
The all-electric system eliminates the potential for hydraulic leaks and the issue of hydraulic-fluid disposal.
The all-electric system eliminates the potential for hydraulic leaks and the issue of hydraulic-fluid disposal.
 A west-to-east cross section of the Balder reservoir, which is particularly complex. It consists of 11 disconnected oil structures and unconsolidated sandstone from the early Tertiary age.
A west-to-east cross section of the Balder reservoir, which is particularly complex. It consists of 11 disconnected oil structures and unconsolidated sandstone from the early Tertiary age.
 Balder's subsea system consists of up to 15 subsea wells, tied back to a production vessel. Each well includes its own independent guidebase, wellhead system and subsea tree.
Balder's subsea system consists of up to 15 subsea wells, tied back to a production vessel. Each well includes its own independent guidebase, wellhead system and subsea tree.
The Balder production vessel, back in 1995, prior to turret installation. The Balder FPU contains facilities for both the processing and storage of crude oil. The vessel is 211m long and 36m wide. It has a storage capacity of 380,000 barrels of crude.
The Balder production vessel, back in 1995, prior to turret installation. The Balder FPU contains facilities for both the processing and storage of crude oil. The vessel is 211m long and 36m wide. It has a storage capacity of 380,000 barrels of crude.
 At the end of 1995, the lower turret was installed in the Balder floating production vessel in Levingston, Singapore.
At the end of 1995, the lower turret was installed in the Balder floating production vessel in Levingston, Singapore.
 The upper turret was installed in the Balder floating production vessel at the same time as the lower turret.
The upper turret was installed in the Balder floating production vessel at the same time as the lower turret.
Banff began producing in mid-september of 1996. Reserves are estimated at between 20 and 110 million barrels.
Banff began producing in mid-september of 1996. Reserves are estimated at between 20 and 110 million barrels.
 Schematic of the Banff field phase 2 development.
Schematic of the Banff field phase 2 development.
 Schematic of the Banff early production system.
Schematic of the Banff early production system.
The Ramform Banff hull has a characteristic delta shape.
The Ramform Banff hull has a characteristic delta shape.
 The weathervaning turret mooring can accommodate up to 15 risers, although Banff will use just seven.
The weathervaning turret mooring can accommodate up to 15 risers, although Banff will use just seven.
 The Ramform Banff process systems.
The Ramform Banff process systems.
The Boulton platform is located off the Lincolnshire coast.
The Boulton platform is located off the Lincolnshire coast.
 The SeaHarvester platform was originally designed by the Atlantia Corporation, as a standardised concept to suit Gulf of Mexico conditions.
The SeaHarvester platform was originally designed by the Atlantia Corporation, as a standardised concept to suit Gulf of Mexico conditions.
 The 463t (installed weight gross) jacket for the Conoco-operated Boulton platform.
The 463t (installed weight gross) jacket for the Conoco-operated Boulton platform.
The 337t (installed weight gross) deck for the Conoco-operated Boulton platform.
The 337t (installed weight gross) deck for the Conoco-operated Boulton platform.
 Installation of the jacket, by the Stanislav Yudin, for the Boulton gas field in 1997.
Installation of the jacket, by the Stanislav Yudin, for the Boulton gas field in 1997.
 Stanislav Yudin installed the Boulton platform topsides during 1997.
Stanislav Yudin installed the Boulton platform topsides during 1997.
Installation of the Brigantine BR on the barge, at Kye Engineering, in Lowestoft.
Installation of the Brigantine BR on the barge, at Kye Engineering, in Lowestoft.
 The Brigantine BR platform, ready for sailaway.
The Brigantine BR platform, ready for sailaway.
 The Brigantine BR topsides.
The Brigantine BR topsides.
The Brigantine BR platform, preparing for departure.
The Brigantine BR platform, preparing for departure.
 Installation of the Brigantine BG platform offshore.
Installation of the Brigantine BG platform offshore.
 The skiff platform was installed by the Maersk Endurer.
The skiff platform was installed by the Maersk Endurer.
Britannia's reserves are being developed through a single drilling, production and accommodation platform.
Britannia's reserves are being developed through a single drilling, production and accommodation platform.
 The drilling module under construction at SLP-Teesside.
The drilling module under construction at SLP-Teesside.
 Schematic of the Britannia topside, showing the modules. The seven major components comprising the platform topsides were built in Lowestoft and Teesside.
Schematic of the Britannia topside, showing the modules. The seven major components comprising the platform topsides were built in Lowestoft and Teesside.
The heaviest unit, the integrated deck weighing 11,000t, makes maximum use of the lift capability of one of the largest semisubmersible crane vessels available.
The heaviest unit, the integrated deck weighing 11,000t, makes maximum use of the lift capability of one of the largest semisubmersible crane vessels available.
 The SAGE terminal at St Fergus.
The SAGE terminal at St Fergus.
 The original Bruce platforms were a process, utilities and quarters (PUQ) platform and a drilling platform, both linked by a 47m bridge.
The original Bruce platforms were a process, utilities and quarters (PUQ) platform and a drilling platform, both linked by a 47m bridge.
Installation of the Bruce Phase II topsides.
Installation of the Bruce Phase II topsides.
 View of the Bruce complex, before the installation of the Bruce Phase II jacket.
View of the Bruce complex, before the installation of the Bruce Phase II jacket.
 The 3,200t steel jacket was installed in mid-1998, shortly followed by the 2,750t topsides.
The 3,200t steel jacket was installed in mid-1998, shortly followed by the 2,750t topsides.
Phase II of the developments was previously known as the Western Area Development.
Phase II of the developments was previously known as the Western Area Development.
 Completion of the Captain platform, with the addition of the topside.
Completion of the Captain platform, with the addition of the topside.
 Installation of the Captain wellhead protector platform (WPP) in the field. The first of an estimated 350 million barrels of oil flowed from the field in December 1996 — both on time and within budget.
Installation of the Captain wellhead protector platform (WPP) in the field. The first of an estimated 350 million barrels of oil flowed from the field in December 1996 — both on time and within budget.
The Texaco Captain accomodation module.
The Texaco Captain accomodation module.
 The shuttle tanker, MV Aberdeen, prior to its launch in Bilbao, Northern Spain.
The shuttle tanker, MV Aberdeen, prior to its launch in Bilbao, Northern Spain.
 The FPSO Captain, prior to sailout.
The FPSO Captain, prior to sailout.
The Captain FPSO after its launch from El Ferrol, north-west Spain. A Tentech 700 design, it was purposely built at Astano’s shipyard in El Ferrol.
The Captain FPSO after its launch from El Ferrol, north-west Spain. A Tentech 700 design, it was purposely built at Astano’s shipyard in El Ferrol.
 The Captain FPSO on-station, offloading into a shuttle tanker.
The Captain FPSO on-station, offloading into a shuttle tanker.
 The pipe-in-pipe fabrication base at Evanton.
The pipe-in-pipe fabrication base at Evanton.
The CSO Apache was used to lay the pipe.
The CSO Apache was used to lay the pipe.
 A seismic section, through the reservoir.
A seismic section, through the reservoir.
 Pipe from the stern of the Apache.
Pipe from the stern of the Apache.
Sedco 711, drilling on Cook.
Sedco 711, drilling on Cook.
 Bundles of pipeline, ready to be joined.
Bundles of pipeline, ready to be joined.
 Fabrication of the pipeline.
Fabrication of the pipeline.
The geological cross section of the Curlew B and D reservoirs.
The geological cross section of the Curlew B and D reservoirs.
 The Maersk Curlew FPSO is one of the first to make use of gas-fired boilers.
The Maersk Curlew FPSO is one of the first to make use of gas-fired boilers.
 Maersk Curlew's deck, showing the layout of the oil- and gas-processing facilities.
Maersk Curlew's deck, showing the layout of the oil- and gas-processing facilities.
Schematic of the field layout.
Schematic of the field layout.
 Maersk Curlew's riser turret.
Maersk Curlew's riser turret.
 The lowering of a 160t insert into position.
The lowering of a 160t insert into position.
The Maersk Curlew FPSO was the first vessel of its kind to use gas fuel.
The Maersk Curlew FPSO was the first vessel of its kind to use gas fuel.
 Fabrication of the Dunbar jacket.
Fabrication of the Dunbar jacket.
 The LB200 laybarge was used for the Ellon-Dunbar lines.
The LB200 laybarge was used for the Ellon-Dunbar lines.
The double-wall interpipe, running between Dubar and North Alwyn.
The double-wall interpipe, running between Dubar and North Alwyn.
 The subsea choke manifold on the Ellon.
The subsea choke manifold on the Ellon.
 The Sedco 706, used for field drilling.
The Sedco 706, used for field drilling.
Topsides of the Dunbar platform.
Topsides of the Dunbar platform.
 The Dunbar platform, moored to the Sedco 706 tender-support vessel.
The Dunbar platform, moored to the Sedco 706 tender-support vessel.
 The modifications to the Cleeton facilities allowing for the introduction of ECA gas will be undertaken by BP and AMEC.
The modifications to the Cleeton facilities allowing for the introduction of ECA gas will be undertaken by BP and AMEC.
The Easington Catchment Area (ECA) gas development field schematic.
The Easington Catchment Area (ECA) gas development field schematic.
 The Laybarge LB 200 laying the 16in pipeline between the Neptune and Cleeton fields.
The Laybarge LB 200 laying the 16in pipeline between the Neptune and Cleeton fields.
 MSV Norlift, laying the 10in pipeline, between the Neptune and Mercury fields.
MSV Norlift, laying the 10in pipeline, between the Neptune and Mercury fields.
The fields lie in water depths ranging between 29 and 46m. The Neptune field was discovered by BP in 1985, while Mercury was found by British Gas in 1983.
The fields lie in water depths ranging between 29 and 46m. The Neptune field was discovered by BP in 1985, while Mercury was found by British Gas in 1983.
 The Ekofisk II complex's production will be extended to the year 2050.
The Ekofisk II complex's production will be extended to the year 2050.
 The Ekofisk hub is still today amongst the most important in the North Sea.
The Ekofisk hub is still today amongst the most important in the North Sea.
All pipelines tied to existing Ekofisk platforms will be re-routed to 2/4 J. Statpipe gas will flow via a new line to the B-11 booster platform on the Emden gas line.
All pipelines tied to existing Ekofisk platforms will be re-routed to 2/4 J. Statpipe gas will flow via a new line to the B-11 booster platform on the Emden gas line.
 The module support frame for 2/4 J's topsides 8,000t, being installed.
The module support frame for 2/4 J's topsides 8,000t, being installed.
 The second of the 2 new Ekofisk II platforms 2/4 J was installed in July 1997. The picture shows the 6,400t process module.
The second of the 2 new Ekofisk II platforms 2/4 J was installed in July 1997. The picture shows the 6,400t process module.
Abandonment and installation operations underway on the Ekofisk II project.
Abandonment and installation operations underway on the Ekofisk II project.
 The Elgin-Franklin wellhead platform topsides were installed, at night, in July 1999.
The Elgin-Franklin wellhead platform topsides were installed, at night, in July 1999.
 Drilling rigs Magellan and Galaxy 1 will continue the drilling programme through the jackets, until the topsides are lifted into place.
Drilling rigs Magellan and Galaxy 1 will continue the drilling programme through the jackets, until the topsides are lifted into place.
Santa Fe's drilling rig, Galaxy 1.
Santa Fe's drilling rig, Galaxy 1.
 Elgin-Franklin's TPG 500 design PUQ platform was constructed in Scotland at the Barmac yard. It is similar in configuration to a traditional jack-up drilling rig, except that it is larger and there are no drilling facilities on-board.
Elgin-Franklin's TPG 500 design PUQ platform was constructed in Scotland at the Barmac yard. It is similar in configuration to a traditional jack-up drilling rig, except that it is larger and there are no drilling facilities on-board.
 Artist's impression of the Elgin Franklin development. The Elgin drilling platform will be linked by a 100m access bridge (for piping hydrocarbons), while the Franklin platform will be connected via an interfield pipeline system.
Artist's impression of the Elgin Franklin development. The Elgin drilling platform will be linked by a 100m access bridge (for piping hydrocarbons), while the Franklin platform will be connected via an interfield pipeline system.
Hydrocarbon treatment on the PUQ platform.
Hydrocarbon treatment on the PUQ platform.
 Onshore reception facilities.
Onshore reception facilities.
 The Erskine jacket was designed by Saipem UK and built by Lewis Offshore.
The Erskine jacket was designed by Saipem UK and built by Lewis Offshore.
The 2,720t Erskine jacket on the Saipem M-44 barge, prior to its installation in the field by the Saipem S7000 heavy-lift vessel.
The 2,720t Erskine jacket on the Saipem M-44 barge, prior to its installation in the field by the Saipem S7000 heavy-lift vessel.
 The Erskine deck was installed in April 1997.
The Erskine deck was installed in April 1997.
 The facilities inside the topsides are adapted specially for HP/HT service.
The facilities inside the topsides are adapted specially for HP/HT service.
The multiphase flow meter, made by Framo, in operation at the Erskine development.
The multiphase flow meter, made by Framo, in operation at the Erskine development.
 The Erskine process module will be installed on Amoco's Lomond platform.
The Erskine process module will be installed on Amoco's Lomond platform.
 The Santa Fe Monarch, performing drilling activities.
The Santa Fe Monarch, performing drilling activities.
Schematic of the CPF structures.
Schematic of the CPF structures.
 Loading out of the Mungo topsides, from Methil.
Loading out of the Mungo topsides, from Methil.
 Building of the SPF topsides, by AMEC, on Tyneside.
Building of the SPF topsides, by AMEC, on Tyneside.
Layout schematic of the ETAP fields.
Layout schematic of the ETAP fields.
 The CPF jacket, under construction at Ardersier.
The CPF jacket, under construction at Ardersier.
 The polyconcorde flotel completed the Marnock hook-up.
The polyconcorde flotel completed the Marnock hook-up.
The Machar manifolds were assembled by Consafe.
The Machar manifolds were assembled by Consafe.
 The Sedco 704 drilling rig.
The Sedco 704 drilling rig.
 Loading of the living-quarters/helideck module onto its recess on the main topsides.
Loading of the living-quarters/helideck module onto its recess on the main topsides.
The Gannet A topsides were loaded out under the transporter bridge, at Teesside.
The Gannet A topsides were loaded out under the transporter bridge, at Teesside.
 Installation of the subsea isolation valve.
Installation of the subsea isolation valve.
 Lifting of the Gannet A barge into position.
Lifting of the Gannet A barge into position.
The Gannet A platform, on-stream.
The Gannet A platform, on-stream.
 Aerial view of Gannet A and the Sedco 704 drilling rig.
Aerial view of Gannet A and the Sedco 704 drilling rig.
 The production system on the Petrojarl 1 is monitored from a sophisticated control room.
The production system on the Petrojarl 1 is monitored from a sophisticated control room.
Petrojarl 1 is manned by a crew of 49. The helideck has facilities to accommodate a Sikorsky S61 helicopter at the bow.
Petrojarl 1 is manned by a crew of 49. The helideck has facilities to accommodate a Sikorsky S61 helicopter at the bow.
 A plan view of the Petrojarl 1.
A plan view of the Petrojarl 1.
 The production system and flare on Petrojarl 1.
The production system and flare on Petrojarl 1.
Installing the modules on Gullfaks A.
Installing the modules on Gullfaks A.
 Processing takes place on the Gullfaks A platform.
Processing takes place on the Gullfaks A platform.
 Installation of a HOST template on the Gullfaks satellite field. The Gullfaks satellites project includes the recovery of oil/condensate from Gullfaks South, Rimfaks and Gullveig.
Installation of a HOST template on the Gullfaks satellite field. The Gullfaks satellites project includes the recovery of oil/condensate from Gullfaks South, Rimfaks and Gullveig.
Artist's impression of the field layout.
Artist's impression of the field layout.
 Monitoring takes place from the control room.
Monitoring takes place from the control room.
 The flowline bundle.
The flowline bundle.
Installation of the process equipment.
Installation of the process equipment.
 The Jade topsides were constructed in Hartlepool.
The Jade topsides were constructed in Hartlepool.
 The Jade jacket was manufactured at Methil, by Kvaerner.
The Jade jacket was manufactured at Methil, by Kvaerner.
A telecomms UPS battery pack.
A telecomms UPS battery pack.
 The cables in the telecomms room.
The cables in the telecomms room.
 A crane cab was installed, as well as an emergency generator.
A crane cab was installed, as well as an emergency generator.
Wellhead hydraulic pipework.
Wellhead hydraulic pipework.
 The main control panel.
The main control panel.
 The West Royal was converted from a semi-submersible accomodation vessel to an FPU especially for the Janice project.
The West Royal was converted from a semi-submersible accomodation vessel to an FPU especially for the Janice project.
The development of the field is being carried out by the FPU Janice A. This is based on the Aker H3.2 semisubmersible vessel, previously known as the West Royal, purchased from Smedvig by the co-venturers.
The development of the field is being carried out by the FPU Janice A. This is based on the Aker H3.2 semisubmersible vessel, previously known as the West Royal, purchased from Smedvig by the co-venturers.
 The Janice A FPU (left) with the Ramform Banff alongside (right), at Aker McNulty Limited.
The Janice A FPU (left) with the Ramform Banff alongside (right), at Aker McNulty Limited.
 Processing equipment was installed on Janice A.
Processing equipment was installed on Janice A.
The West Royal semisubmersible, undergoing conversion alongside the Northern Producer.
The West Royal semisubmersible, undergoing conversion alongside the Northern Producer.
 The converted vessel at Teesside.
The converted vessel at Teesside.
 Jotun is located on the Utsira High between the Balder and Heimdal fields, approximately 200km west of Stavanger. Average water depth in the field area is 126m.
Jotun is located on the Utsira High between the Balder and Heimdal fields, approximately 200km west of Stavanger. Average water depth in the field area is 126m.
Jotun will be developed by a wellhead platform, tied back to a floating production vessel. Oil will be exported by shuttle tanker.
Jotun will be developed by a wellhead platform, tied back to a floating production vessel. Oil will be exported by shuttle tanker.
 The wellhead platform includes an integrated deck, utility systems, wellhead systems, living quarters, a helideck and drilling facilities.
The wellhead platform includes an integrated deck, utility systems, wellhead systems, living quarters, a helideck and drilling facilities.
 The production vessel is 233m long and 42m wide, with a production capacity of 9,000 barrels per day and a storage capacity of 580,000 barrels.
The production vessel is 233m long and 42m wide, with a production capacity of 9,000 barrels per day and a storage capacity of 580,000 barrels.
Artist's impression of Jotun A. View as seen from the bows of the floating production vessel.
Artist's impression of Jotun A. View as seen from the bows of the floating production vessel.
 The Jotun accomodation module was loaded out in mid-1998. It can house 60 people, as well as offices and recreational rooms.
The Jotun accomodation module was loaded out in mid-1998. It can house 60 people, as well as offices and recreational rooms.
 The MacCulloch field is in block 15/24b, 250km north-east of Aberdeen.
The MacCulloch field is in block 15/24b, 250km north-east of Aberdeen.
The field top structure diagram.
The field top structure diagram.
 The Stena Apache pipelay ship, used on the project.
The Stena Apache pipelay ship, used on the project.
 The field development schematic.
The field development schematic.
The North Sea Producer.
The North Sea Producer.
 The Njord PDQ platform.
The Njord PDQ platform.
 Reservoir and oil column map.
Reservoir and oil column map.
Cross section of the reservoir from A to A'.
Cross section of the reservoir from A to A'.
 Schematic of operations.
Schematic of operations.
 Location of the wells.
Location of the wells.
Examples of the well trajectories.
Examples of the well trajectories.
 Production and storage units.
Production and storage units.
 Investments, including drilling costs.
Investments, including drilling costs.
The Buzzard field was discovered in June 2001 using the semi-submersible Ocean Nomad.
The Buzzard field was discovered in June 2001 using the semi-submersible Ocean Nomad.
The field will be developed by three bridge-linked platforms supporting the wellhead facilities (W), production facilities (P) and a third platform supporting living quarters and utilities (UQ).
The field will be developed by three bridge-linked platforms supporting the wellhead facilities (W), production facilities (P) and a third platform supporting living quarters and utilities (UQ).
The Buzzard field is located in the Outer Moray Firth, central North Sea, 100km northeast of Aberdeen.
The Buzzard field is located in the Outer Moray Firth, central North Sea, 100km northeast of Aberdeen.
Field schematic of the Buzzard field.
Field schematic of the Buzzard field.
The reservoir has a low gas/oil ratio and will require pressure maintenance through water injection from the onset of production.
The reservoir has a low gas/oil ratio and will require pressure maintenance through water injection from the onset of production.
The offshore ice-resistant stationary platform from which Lukoil performs production drilling at the Kravtsovskoye (D-6) field.
The offshore ice-resistant stationary platform from which Lukoil performs production drilling at the Kravtsovskoye (D-6) field.
Lukoil has started production drilling from a stationary platform in the Baltic sea.
Lukoil has started production drilling from a stationary platform in the Baltic sea.
Drilling derrick on the Kravtsovskoye platform.
Drilling derrick on the Kravtsovskoye platform.
Drilling rig control room at the Kravtsovskoye field.
Drilling rig control room at the Kravtsovskoye field.
Power station control room on the Kravtsovskoye platform.
Power station control room on the Kravtsovskoye platform.
Rotary table of the drilling rig.
Rotary table of the drilling rig.
Crane operator lifting drilling equipment out of the well.
Crane operator lifting drilling equipment out of the well.
The Alvheim STP system will have 14 slots through the turret to accommodate risers and umbilicals for the initial subsea wells and for planned expansions.
The Alvheim STP system will have 14 slots through the turret to accommodate risers and umbilicals for the initial subsea wells and for planned expansions.
The field will be developed by an FPSO converted from the multipurpose shuttle tanker (MST) <i>Odin</i>.
The field will be developed by an FPSO converted from the multipurpose shuttle tanker (MST) Odin.
Alvheim lies on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, west of Heimdal, in production license PL 203.
Alvheim lies on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, west of Heimdal, in production license PL 203.
<i>Wellservicer</i> is performing spool installation and tie-ins.
Wellservicer is performing spool installation and tie-ins.
<i>Apache</i> is the vessel being used for pipe lay.
Apache is the vessel being used for pipe lay.
Tyrihans is located on the Haltenbank in the Norwegian Sea, 35km southeast of the Kristin field in roughly 285m of water.
Tyrihans is located on the Haltenbank in the Norwegian Sea, 35km southeast of the Kristin field in roughly 285m of water.
An electrically heated pipeline will link Tyrihans with the Kristin platform.
An electrically heated pipeline will link Tyrihans with the Kristin platform.
 Condensate and crude will be combined with Kristin output after stabilisation and piped to the Åsgard C storage ship.
Condensate and crude will be combined with Kristin output after stabilisation and piped to the Åsgard C storage ship.
 Tyrihans will be developed by a total of 12 wells connected to five subsea templates.
Tyrihans will be developed by a total of 12 wells connected to five subsea templates.
Plateau production for gas is expected to be about 13 million m³/d, while plateau production for liquid is expected to be 13,000m³/d.
Plateau production for gas is expected to be about 13 million m³/d, while plateau production for liquid is expected to be 13,000m³/d.
 The Shtokman gas condensate deposit lies in the Barents Sea, in the north of Russia.
The Shtokman gas condensate deposit lies in the Barents Sea, in the north of Russia.
 TLP and spar-type platforms are likely to be the most preferable choices of development.
TLP and spar-type platforms are likely to be the most preferable choices of development.
Shtokman is likely to be developed with three wells.
Shtokman is likely to be developed with three wells.
 Platform options for the Shtokman development.
Platform options for the Shtokman development.
 Cross section through the Shtokman reservoir.
Cross section through the Shtokman reservoir.
Pipelines will be laid between the offshore platforms and the receiving facilities at Teriberka, 565km away.
Pipelines will be laid between the offshore platforms and the receiving facilities at Teriberka, 565km away.
 By 1996, an agreement was reached to tie back subsea wells on Renee and Rubie.
By 1996, an agreement was reached to tie back subsea wells on Renee and Rubie.
 The R Block is located approximately 200km north-east of Aberdeen.
The R Block is located approximately 200km north-east of Aberdeen.
The AH001 semisubmersible was used to produce the Renee/Rubie fields.
The AH001 semisubmersible was used to produce the Renee/Rubie fields.
 The field infrastructure layout, showing the R Block field development.
The field infrastructure layout, showing the R Block field development.
 The Seaway Pelican, used for pipe and umbilical laying.
The Seaway Pelican, used for pipe and umbilical laying.
The Renee subsea facilities consist of a manifold and four subsea wellheads, enclosed by steel cages.
The Renee subsea facilities consist of a manifold and four subsea wellheads, enclosed by steel cages.
 The Seaway Falcon was used for pipe and umbilical laying.
The Seaway Falcon was used for pipe and umbilical laying.
 The Bleo Holm FPSO, sailing to the Ross field.
The Bleo Holm FPSO, sailing to the Ross field.
The Bleo Holm FPSO is a double-hulled construction, with double sides, a double bottom and a bulbous bar.
The Bleo Holm FPSO is a double-hulled construction, with double sides, a double bottom and a bulbous bar.
 The Bleo Holm topside processing system consists of the crude oil processing plant, the water-injection plant and the gas-compression plant.
The Bleo Holm topside processing system consists of the crude oil processing plant, the water-injection plant and the gas-compression plant.
 The Bleo Holm FPSO swivel stack.
The Bleo Holm FPSO swivel stack.
The Stolt Comex tie-in facilities.
The Stolt Comex tie-in facilities.
 The CPT unit at Ross.
The CPT unit at Ross.
 Shearwater lies in the Central Graben area of the central North Sea.
Shearwater lies in the Central Graben area of the central North Sea.
The five high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) development wells are being drilled using the jack-up, Maersk Endurer.
The five high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) development wells are being drilled using the jack-up, Maersk Endurer.
 Artist's impression of the field development.
Artist's impression of the field development.
 The latest technology is being used in a novel flare tip to reduce emissions.
The latest technology is being used in a novel flare tip to reduce emissions.
The Shearwater hydrocarbon processing flow chart.
The Shearwater hydrocarbon processing flow chart.
 The Shearwater reservoir cross section.
The Shearwater reservoir cross section.
 The Siri platform at the hook-up and commissioning stage.
The Siri platform at the hook-up and commissioning stage.
A view of the Siri hull.
A view of the Siri hull.
 Siri alongside the drilling rig Noble George Sauvageau.
Siri alongside the drilling rig Noble George Sauvageau.
 A view of the Siri hull and tank.
A view of the Siri hull and tank.
A view of the Siri hull.
A view of the Siri hull.
 The installation of the separation module.
The installation of the separation module.
 Siri alongside the drilling rig Noble George Sauvageau.
Siri alongside the drilling rig Noble George Sauvageau.
The Siri hull measures 50x60m and is 6.7m high.
The Siri hull measures 50x60m and is 6.7m high.
 Artists impression of the Snorre B topsides.
Artists impression of the Snorre B topsides.
 Artists impression of the drilling/production system.
Artists impression of the drilling/production system.
Anchoring points of the Snorre A tethers.
Anchoring points of the Snorre A tethers.
 Production facilities comprise a steel tension-leg platform (TLP).
Production facilities comprise a steel tension-leg platform (TLP).
 The Snorre development is based on 46 oil wells - 36 will be drilled from the TLP.
The Snorre development is based on 46 oil wells - 36 will be drilled from the TLP.
The Snorre TLP in production.
The Snorre TLP in production.
 The Snorre B floating production system on Norsk Hydro's field.
The Snorre B floating production system on Norsk Hydro's field.
 The Maersk Giant, conducting testing operations on the South Arne field.
The Maersk Giant, conducting testing operations on the South Arne field.
The Castoro Sei was used to lay the 285km export pipeline.
The Castoro Sei was used to lay the 285km export pipeline.
 The top of the concrete column leg of the South Arne field platform.
The top of the concrete column leg of the South Arne field platform.
 Construction of the South Arne storage unit and concrete leg.
Construction of the South Arne storage unit and concrete leg.
Construction of the South Arne platform topsides.
Construction of the South Arne platform topsides.
 A view of the internal fabrication of the South Arne platform leg support.
A view of the internal fabrication of the South Arne platform leg support.
 The Triton fields lie in the North Sea, 190km east of Aberdeen.
The Triton fields lie in the North Sea, 190km east of Aberdeen.
The new-build double-hull tanker was built in Korea, then modified in the Sembawang shipyard, in Singapore.
The new-build double-hull tanker was built in Korea, then modified in the Sembawang shipyard, in Singapore.
 Map of Triton, in relation to the surrounding fields.
Map of Triton, in relation to the surrounding fields.
 The FPSO is a double-hull tanker. This will be located in block 21/30.
The FPSO is a double-hull tanker. This will be located in block 21/30.
Field development schematic, showing the position of the FPSO over the two clusters.
Field development schematic, showing the position of the FPSO over the two clusters.
 The Troll West oil-production facilities.
The Troll West oil-production facilities.
 The Troll C platform substructure.
The Troll C platform substructure.
The Troll B field development plan.
The Troll B field development plan.
 The Troll B semisubmersible.
The Troll B semisubmersible.
 The riser system on Troll B.
The riser system on Troll B.
Troll B has been used to produce oil from the oil province and the southern part of the gas province.
Troll B has been used to produce oil from the oil province and the southern part of the gas province.
 The Castoro SEI unit will be used for the Troll II pipeline.
The Castoro SEI unit will be used for the Troll II pipeline.
 The platform Viking KD in block 49/12a produces the F and Fs reservoirs.
The platform Viking KD in block 49/12a produces the F and Fs reservoirs.
Running in parallel with Phoenix was a project to modernise and automate the Viking B complex, with the aim of improving its safety, reliability and cost effectiveness.
Running in parallel with Phoenix was a project to modernise and automate the Viking B complex, with the aim of improving its safety, reliability and cost effectiveness.
Computer-generated image of the Viking Phoenix reservoir.
Computer-generated image of the Viking Phoenix reservoir.
 Two normally unmanned six-slot installations, linked to the Viking B complex, were planned so as to develop the reserves.
Two normally unmanned six-slot installations, linked to the Viking B complex, were planned so as to develop the reserves.
At Viking B, gas from the new and existing reservoirs is processed in a new purpose-built triplex module, to separate the liquids.
At Viking B, gas from the new and existing reservoirs is processed in a new purpose-built triplex module, to separate the liquids.
 Located roughly 140km west of the Sogne Fjord, Visund comprises four reservoirs. It lies in licence 120, blocks 34/7 and 34/8.
Located roughly 140km west of the Sogne Fjord, Visund comprises four reservoirs. It lies in licence 120, blocks 34/7 and 34/8.
 The Visund semisubmersible substructure and deck, ready for mating at UOG's yard, in Haugesund.
The Visund semisubmersible substructure and deck, ready for mating at UOG's yard, in Haugesund.
Mating transportation for the semisubmersible.
Mating transportation for the semisubmersible.
 Mating the substructure and the topside took one week.
Mating the substructure and the topside took one week.
 The semisubmersible platform measures 120m in length, 95m in width and is 48m high up to the upper deck (146m to the top of the tower).
The semisubmersible platform measures 120m in length, 95m in width and is 48m high up to the upper deck (146m to the top of the tower).
For the platform mooring, one socket is equipped with stiffener anodes and rigging equipment.
For the platform mooring, one socket is equipped with stiffener anodes and rigging equipment.
 The Vixen infrastructure is in block 49/17.
The Vixen infrastructure is in block 49/17.
 The jack-up rig Ensco 80 was used to drill the sidetrack well.
The jack-up rig Ensco 80 was used to drill the sidetrack well.
The CSO Wellservicer diving vessel was used to install the WHPS and the piles.
The CSO Wellservicer diving vessel was used to install the WHPS and the piles.
 The Vixen subsea tree.
The Vixen subsea tree.
 The wellhead structure during assembly. One of the piles is in the foreground.
The wellhead structure during assembly. One of the piles is in the foreground.
The Apache installed the pipeline and the umbilical.
The Apache installed the pipeline and the umbilical.
 Schematic of the CMS3 layout.
Schematic of the CMS3 layout.
 Seismic graphic of the K prospect.
Seismic graphic of the K prospect.
The Murdoch platform, with the compression platform installed in CMS2.
The Murdoch platform, with the compression platform installed in CMS2.
The installation of the compression facilities.
The installation of the compression facilities.
 CAD information will be useful for the installation of the new compression module.
CAD information will be useful for the installation of the new compression module.
The Murdoch platform.
The Murdoch platform.
 The compression platform jacket, installed as part of CMS2.
The compression platform jacket, installed as part of CMS2.
 Mikkel lies on Halten Bank East and was discovered in 1987.
Mikkel lies on Halten Bank East and was discovered in 1987.
A location map of the Sigyn gas field.
A location map of the Sigyn gas field.
 The Sleipner A platform, which will house the reception facilities.
The Sleipner A platform, which will house the reception facilities.
 A map of the Haltenbank area, showing the location of Kristin.
A map of the Haltenbank area, showing the location of Kristin.
A schematic of the possible Kristin development scenario.
A schematic of the possible Kristin development scenario.
 The rig Scarabeo 5 was used to appraise to the north of Kristin.
The rig Scarabeo 5 was used to appraise to the north of Kristin.
 Location map of the Hanze field.
Location map of the Hanze field.
Transportation of the Hanze GBS by the Mighty Servant 3.
Transportation of the Hanze GBS by the Mighty Servant 3.
 Installation of the GBS.
Installation of the GBS.
 The GBS installed.
The GBS installed.
Schematis of the tanker offloading system.
Schematis of the tanker offloading system.
 The IPD topsides were transported to Rotterdam by the Mighty Servant 1.
The IPD topsides were transported to Rotterdam by the Mighty Servant 1.
 The FPSO Global Producer III, used on Leadon.
The FPSO Global Producer III, used on Leadon.
The infrastructure of the Leadon field.
The infrastructure of the Leadon field.
 Installation of the turret.
Installation of the turret.
 Lifting of the separator onto the vessel.
Lifting of the separator onto the vessel.
The Leadon development should come on-stream in late 2001, less than two years after the initial field discovery.
The Leadon development should come on-stream in late 2001, less than two years after the initial field discovery.
 Kerr-McGee expects a peak production of approximately 50,000 barrels of oil per day, by the end of 2002.
Kerr-McGee expects a peak production of approximately 50,000 barrels of oil per day, by the end of 2002.
 Magnus map showing Swift and Magnus south.
Magnus map showing Swift and Magnus south.
Geological map of the Magnus field.
Geological map of the Magnus field.
 The control room on Magnus.
The control room on Magnus.
 The Foinaven FPSO that produces gas for the Magnus EOR project.
The Foinaven FPSO that produces gas for the Magnus EOR project.
The Magnus field in the North Sea.
The Magnus field in the North Sea.
 The Schiehallion FPSO, which supplies gas to the Magnus field.
The Schiehallion FPSO, which supplies gas to the Magnus field.
 Location map.
Location map.
NUI platform.
NUI platform.
 Section through the reservoir.
Section through the reservoir.
 3D map of the Goldeneye reservoir.
3D map of the Goldeneye reservoir.
Artist’s impression of the jack-up over the platform.
Artist’s impression of the jack-up over the platform.
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