Econcomic genefits of FPSO constructuion and deployment in the gulf of mexico

摘要

As oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico has moved to larger fields farther offshore, increased logistical and technical difficulties have mandated selection and utilization of increasingly complex floating production systems. Yet to be adopted, but viable candidates for developing fields in increasing water depths, are Floating Production, Storage and Offlading (FPSO) units whose practical application has been proven in most other offshore producing provinces worldwide. While questions have arisen about the timing of FPSO depolyment in the Gulf of Mexcio, it is olikely that several units will be employed in the near to medium term as field conditions, project economics and logistical considerations warrant their selection.