The Offshore Pipeline Construction Industry
Activity Modeling and Cost Estimation in the U.S Gulf of Mexico
- 1st Edition - April 8, 2020
- Author: M.J. Kaiser
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 2 8 8 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 2 9 0 - 6
The Offshore Pipeline Construction Industry: Activity Modeling and Cost Estimation in the United States Gulf of Mexico presents the latest technical concepts and economic calculati… Read more
The Offshore Pipeline Construction Industry: Activity Modeling and Cost Estimation in the United States Gulf of Mexico presents the latest technical concepts and economic calculations, helping engineers make better business decisions. The book covers flow assurance, development strategies on pipeline requirements and the construction service side with a global perspective. In addition, it focuses on one of the most underdeveloped, promising assets – the Gulf of Mexico. Pipeline construction and decommissioning estimation methods are examined with reliable data presented. A final section covers trends for oil, gas, bulk oil, bulk gas, service and umbilical pipelines for installation and decommissioning using correlation models.
This book delivers a much-needed tool for the pipeline engineer to better understand the economical choices and alternatives to designing, constructing, and operating today’s offshore pipelines.
- Built with construction and decommissioning decision tools supported by reliable data and case studies
- Organized by parts, including a section devoted to Gulf of Mexico statistics and estimation methods
- Helps readers gain practical knowledge on strategies and cost models from a global pipeline perspective, including environmental and mitigation considerations
Pipeline Engineers, subsea engineers, pipeline technicians, pipeline and offshore operators
Part 1. Background1. Overview2. Flow Assurance Issues3. Offshore Field Development4. Deepwater Pipeline Routing
Part 2. Offshore Construction Service Industry 5. Vessel Specifications6. World Pipelay Fleet circa 2019 7. Pipelay Contractor Business Profiles8. Business Models and Risk Factors
Part 3. Construction and Decommissioning Cost9. Pipeline Cost Estimation10. Gulf of Mexico Pipeline Construction Cost 11. Decommissioning Workflows12. Gulf of Mexico Pipeline Decommissioning Cost
Part 4. Pipeline Networks, Activity Statistics and Correlations13. Pipeline Network Structure 14. Pipeline Characteristics and Source Data 15. Gulf of Mexico Pipeline Activity Statistics16. Gulf of Mexico Pipeline Correlations
AppendixA. Offshore Development Records B. Worked ExamplesC. OCS Regulatory FrameworkD. Pipeline Tariff Rates
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 8, 2020
- Language: English
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M.J. Kaiser
Mark Kaiser is Marathon Professor and Director of the Research and Development Division at the Center for Energy Studies at Louisiana State University. His areas of expertise include cost estimation, decommissioning, fiscal systems, offshore infrastructure and service industries, refining, and regulatory modeling.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Director, Center for Energy Studies, Louisiana State University, USARead The Offshore Pipeline Construction Industry on ScienceDirect