Ocean america drilling rig

The oil field was discovered in 1998 by the Ocean America semi-submersible, mobile drilling rig operating in a water depth of 1,870 metres (6,140 ft). The discovery was later confirmed by wells drilled by GSF C.R. Luigs and . Production started in October 2007. [pdf]

FAQS about Ocean america drilling rig

Why is Oceana working to stop offshore drilling?

Oceana is working to prevent the expansion of offshore drilling in the United States. We must stop expanding oil drilling operations into new areas. Coastal economies depend on oil-free beaches; and clean, renewable sources of energy like offshore wind would provide far more jobs than oil drilling.

How does offshore drilling affect marine life?

Offshore drilling for oil and gas threatens marine life, and pollution from burning fossil fuels is the leading cause of climate change and ocean acidification. Oceana is working to prevent the expansion of offshore drilling in the United States. We must stop expanding oil drilling operations into new areas.

Is offshore drilling dangerous?

Opening new areas to offshore drilling poses dangerous and unacceptable risks. Offshore drilling for oil and gas threatens marine life, and pollution from burning fossil fuels is the leading cause of climate change and ocean acidification. Oceana is working to prevent the expansion of offshore drilling in the United States.

Would oil drilling be a good idea for a coastal economy?

Coastal economies depend on oil-free beaches; and clean, renewable sources of energy like offshore wind would provide far more jobs than oil drilling. Drilling in the remote Arctic is especially risky, as spills would destroy pristine habitats and be very difficult to contain or clean up.

How does drilling affect the ocean?

Also, the burning of fossil fuels is the leading source of carbon pollution, which contributes to global warming and ocean acidification. Drilling in deeper and more remote waters increases the risk of spills, which can irreversibly damage the ocean, and threaten coastal businesses and people’s way of life.

How dangerous is drilling in the Arctic?

Drilling in the remote Arctic is especially risky, as spills would destroy pristine habitats and be very difficult to contain or clean up. Also, the burning of fossil fuels is the leading source of carbon pollution, which contributes to global warming and ocean acidification.

Oil drilling rigs components

This article lists the main components of a petroleum onshore drilling rig. Offshore drilling rigs have similar elements, but are configured with a number of different drilling systems to suit drilling in the marine environment. The equipment associated with a rig is to some extent dependent on the type of rig but. . 1. 2. 3. (mud pump)4. 5. . • (#22) is a section of large diameter pipe fitted to the top of the that the attaches to via a side outlet, to allow the to flow back to the .• (BOPs) (#23 and #24) are devices. [pdf]

Shallow oil drilling rig

A shallow well generally refers to a design drilled to a relatively shallow depth compared to other types of wells. Operations often drill these wells where oil deposits are close to the surface or within shallo. Barge rigs work in shallower waters, usually less than 20 feet deep. After being floated to the drilling location, the hull is brought to rest on the ocean floor, creating a stable platform for drilling. Many barge rigs operate in the Gulf of Mexico and around the world. [pdf]