Multifunction Jackup Conceptual Design
Client: Joint Industry Program
Project Type: R&D Program
Project Location: Bohai Bay, China
Project Status: In progress

Project Summary:
  • Feasibility study of multi-function jackup with hydraulic strand jacking system
  • An economic solution to the fast growing marginal oil & gas field demand
  • Develop conceptual design followed by feasibility study

Project Responsibility:

  • Generate layout of the topside facilities and design for the multi-purpose interface
  • Deck, legs and footing configuration
  • Global performance Analysis
  • Deck structural and leg/footing design
  • Lifting system studying and selection

Project Highlights:

  • A simplified jackup is able to meet the multi-function requirement
  • The fabrication cost is low and economically feasible for marginal oil field development

Contract Award Date: December 2006
Completion Date: December 2009

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