Standardized approach creates future infrastructure benefits

摘要

Discovered in 2003 on Mississippi Canyon block 725 using Transocean's Deepwater Horizon semisubmersible, the Tubular Bells prospect is under development by Hess Corp. Tubular Bells lies mostly on MC726 in the US Gulf of Mexico, about 135 miles southeast of New Orleans in 4300-4600ft of water. Government permits have been finalized for the $2-3 billion project, all the major contracts have been signed and drilling is underway. Williams Partners is building a classic, standardized floating production spar called Gulfstar, plus associated gathering and export lines for Hess and its partner Chevron.