Drilling riser
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A drilling riser is a conduit that provides a temporary extension of a subsea oil well to a surface drilling facility. Drilling risers are categorised into two types: marine drilling risers used with
Drilling riser joints with buoyancy modules
Spar (platform)
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A spar is a marine structure, used for floating oil/gas platforms. Named after navigation channel Spar buoys, spar platforms were developed as an extreme deepwater alternative to conventional platform
Drilling riser
…vessels; and tie-back drilling risers used with a surface BOP and generally deployed from fixed platforms or very stable floating platforms like a spar or tension leg platform (TLP). A marine drilling riser has a large diameter, low pressure main tube with external auxiliary lines that include high…
Mad Dog Spar Platform