Field Development
Decide whether it is going to be an oil or gas field. Designed to maximise HC recovery
Oil Fields
Rapid recovery of oil. Produce a much larger volume of water than oil. Oil/water separation needed. Shipped via pipeline, Gas export only viable in large volumes to justify cost.
Gas Fields
Mainly gas produced along with small volume of water.
Platforms
Fixed platforms become uneconomic as water depth increases.
Production Platform
Drilling Derrick Drilling Support Process Equipment - Gas Compression, Oil Export, Water injection Platform Utilities Accommodation Control Room Maintenance