Houston Offshore Engineering has a concept-neutral approach to field developments. We are familiar with all major floating solutions for deepwater developments (Tension Leg Platform, Spar, Semisubmersible, FPSO) in addition to shallow water solutions such as fixed jackets. Our experience runs deep with floating solutions, including model testing and detailed design:

Which solution is best for your offshore project?

Each floating solution is designed to provide a stable platform for drilling and production facilities. However, each hull concept fundamentally interacts with the ocean environment in a different way. The TLP is characterized by its stiff, vertical mooring system - tendons. The Spar is characterized by the large fixed ballast and ultra deep draft. The semisubmersible has reduced waterplane area and flooded pontoons and the ship-shape FPSO typically weathervanes around a stationary, earth-fixed mooring system.

 

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