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The number of people living on an oil platform can vary widely depending on the size and type of the platform. Smaller platforms may house as few as 10-20 workers, while larger ones can accommodate 100-200 or more personnel. Typically, these workers live in shifts, with crews rotating in and out for extended periods, often lasting two to four weeks at a time.
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What is the difference between and oil rig and an oil platform?
An oil rig is an oil platform or oil production platform. A drilling is different though.
Is an oil production platform renewable?
No, an oil production platform is not renewable. It is used to extract finite fossil fuel resources from the earth and is not a sustainable or renewable source of energy. Renewable energy sources include solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power.
How much it cost to build Piper Alpha oil platform?
The Piper Alpha oil platform, which was built in the late 1970s, had an estimated construction cost of around $1.5 billion. The platform was operated by Occidental Petroleum and was considered one of the most productive platforms in the North Sea. However, it was tragically destroyed in a catastrophic explosion in 1988, leading to significant loss of life and prompting major changes in offshore safety regulations.
How do oil rigs function?
There are basically 2 types of rigs. 1) Drilling Rig The function of this rig is drilling a well down to the production zone then installs a casing in it. There are various types for offshore drilling and there are types for onshore drilling. 2) Production Platform (Offshore) The function of this rig is for producing oil. It consists of not only a single well like on an onshore pad, but I have seen platforms with 20 to 50 wells. They are not drilled straight down like most onshore wells, but they are deviated and get drilled in and arc, away from the platform and ends up being somewhat horizontal. Wells can be anything from 1000+ and up to a few thousand feet deep. A work-over rig on the platform uses equipment to perforate the casing at the desired production zone and a screen is installed to minimize sand flowing into the well. Pumps are installed into wells to produce the oil. Depending on how far the platform is located from land, a pipe line can tranport the oil to land or in most cases where platforms are to far offshore, the surrounding platforms pump the oil to a FPSO which is basically a huge oil tanker that transfers oil to oil tanker ships. Onshore operations are different. A well is drilled and a wellhead is installed. Piping from the wellhead leads to a manifold which is connected to the surrounding wells. From there oil gets pumped to gathering stations then to refineries.
How did the oil platform explosion happen?
The oil platform explosion typically occurs due to a combination of factors, such as equipment failure, human error, or the presence of flammable materials. A common cause is a blowout, where uncontrolled oil or gas escapes from the well, igniting due to a spark or heat source. Inadequate safety measures, poor maintenance, or lack of proper training can exacerbate these risks, leading to catastrophic incidents. The aftermath often results in significant environmental damage, loss of life, and financial repercussions for the involved companies.
How many of oil and gas platform in Malaysia?
10
What is the difference between and oil rig and an oil platform?
An oil rig is an oil platform or oil production platform. A drilling is different though.
Hoe to get oil out from the ocean?
An oil platform with an industrial drill.
What are the benefits of drilling in Alaska?
Well, they get oil and right now oil is expensive so they get more money. Plus not many people live there so to them it is better to drill there.
What is roustabout?
its an oil worker that carry out general work on an oil platform
What exploded in the Gulf of Mexico?
An oil platform, resulting in an oil spill.
How did the people die from the oil spill?
There were 11 people that died on the drilling platform when the blowout took place. They died in the fire and explosion. 17 others were injured.
What is the drilling platform in the sea that is two words?
Oil rig oil Derick
How do workers get out to the oil platform?
By helicopter or boat.
Who caused the oil spill in the gulf of Mexico?
An oil platform owned by British Petroleum
What was the oil tanker doing when it exploded in the Gulf of Mexico?
It was not an oil tanker, but a drilling platform.
What are Oil rigs top sides?
The rigs' platform.
