Top Types of Offshore Platforms Used in Oil & Gas Production
Discover the main types of offshore platforms used in oil and gas production, including fixed, floating, and subsea systems, with detailed insights
They are equipped with the necessary machinery and facilities to support offshore energy production. Or "Oil platforms are large structures used for drilling and extracting oil and gas in lakes, coastal waters, and on the continental shelf, often connected to remote wells.
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1. What are the main types of offshore platforms used in oil and gas production? The main types include Fixed Platforms, Compliant Towers, Semi-Submersible Platforms, Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units, Spar Platforms, Tension-Leg Platforms (TLP), Subsea Systems, and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU).
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