Although the extraction of oil and gas from the bottom of the sea began more than 40 years ago, new technology has led to a rapid expansion of drilling and production in deep and ultra-deep waters, which holds the key for the oil security of any nation. This book provides comprehensive coverage of offshore oil and gas operations, including various aspects of drilling and production. It also covers offshore environments and discusses the major differences in working offshore versus onshore.
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Covers offshore drilling, production and field development
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Provides complete coverage of offshore oil and gas operations
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Discusses key maintenance issues like pigging, corrosion and subsidence
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Dedicates a complete chapter to health, safety and environment issues
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Focuses on engineering aspects of the subject field
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Ocean Environment / Sea States
Chapter 3 : Offshore Drilling & Production Platforms/Units
Chapter 4 : Offshore Drilling
Chapter 5 : Offshore Well Completion
Chapter 6 : Offshore Production
Chapter 7 : Offshore Storage
Chapter 8 : Offshore Pipeline
Chapter 9 : Diving and Rov
Chapter 10 : Health, Safety & Environment
Index
