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Semi Submersible
Platform
This floating drilling unit has pontoons and columns that,
when flooded with seawater, cause the pontoons to
submerge to a predetermined depth. Although it is
moved by wave action, it sits low with a large part of its This immobile structure can be
structure under water. This, combined with eight huge built from concrete or steel and
mooring anchors, make it a very stable installation and rests on the seabed. When oil or
the preferred choice for exploring deep water wells. gas is located a platform may be
There can be over one hundred people on board and constructed to drill further wells
although smaller than a platform, conditions are usually at that site and also to produce
good. the hydrocarbon. Although some
This type of rig makes its money by drilling a hole in the platforms can be small, most are
seabed then it moves to the next location. There is often massive compared to the other
an urgency to get things done quickly. With advancing types of installations.
technology some semi submersibles can drill in water
depths over five thousand feet.
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Jackup
Drillship
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Floating Production
& Storage Units Flotels