... price increase, offshore activity was in its earliest stages: at that time only large fields were considered to be economically feasible for exploitation. In 1979, large platforms made their debut in the North Sea in the Ekofisk, Frigg, Brent, Piper, Forties, Nmian, Statfjord and Ben1 fields...

... primarily with how we might develop any given hydrocarbon prospect. In addition to the subsea orientated examples given m Table 1, this will also involve a consideration of the merits of platform systems (be they fixed, compliant or floating), well completions, export systems etc These can be packaged...

..., noting how the programme is pursuing several near-term design challenges EARLY GULF OF MEXICO SATELLITE COMPLETIONS Exxon USA's first subsea well, designated 803 U-3, was completed in early 1964 beneath a platform in 18 m of water in Grand Isle Block 16 field. To simulate satellite well operation...