INSTALLATION/DISMANTLING OF THE FLOATING DRILLING FACILITY “OBSKY-1” AT DRILLING SITES OF OB-TAZ BAY.
I.A. Tikhonov – Deputy Head of Department of Floating Rigs Operation and Repair, Drilling Division
LLC “Gazflot”
The article provides a general description of the phases of the Obsky-1 installation/dismantling project at drilling sites since 2007. Special emphasis is placed on the most important events of the project implementation such as Obksky-1 commissioning, problems that arose during the startup of the new facility primarily due to bottom soil washout, review of solutions, selection and application of protection technology.
Key words: floating drilling facility; floating submersible drilling rig; tender ship; washout of unstable soil; bottom soil protection; geotextile fabric.
INSTALLATION/DISMANTLING OF THE FLOATING DRILLING FACILITY “OBSKY-1” AT DRILLING SITES OF OB-TAZ BAY.
I.A. Tikhonov – Deputy Head of Department of Floating Rigs Operation and Repair, Drilling Division
LLC “Gazflot”
The article provides a general description of the phases of the Obsky-1 installation/dismantling project at drilling sites since 2007. Special emphasis is placed on the most important events of the project implementation such as Obksky-1 commissioning, problems that arose during the startup of the new facility primarily due to bottom soil washout, review of solutions, selection and application of protection technology.
Key words: floating drilling facility; floating submersible drilling rig; tender ship; washout of unstable soil; bottom soil protection; geotextile fabric.
