Office/Division Program
TAP
Project Number
78
Category
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
Brian Watt Associates, Inc.
Research Principal Investigator
Mr. Jal N. Birdy
Research Contracting Agency
Description
The objective was to assess the feasibility and costs of developing exploration and production systems for Lease Sale 87 in the Diapir Field, Beaufort Sea, Alaska. Sea ice, unconsolidated sediments, soil slumping, shallow gas concentrates, subsea permafrost, gas hydrates, and ice gouges are some of the factors which will complicate development in this area. This project was a cooperative effort composed of twenty industry participants and the Minerals Management Service. A primary objective of this project was to develop a specific criteria for various target sites within the lease sale area.
Latest progress update
Complete