Deepwater Unity in Keathley Canyon
The Buckskin field comprises 5-1/2 deepwater blocks unified into a single unit, spanning 43 square miles within Keathley Canyon in waters 6,800 feet deep, approximately 300 miles directly south of Lafayette, Louisiana.
- Client: LLOG
- Location: KC 785, 829
- Water depth: 7,100'
- Overview: Subsea Tieback to Lucius Platform, 13.5k rated, 2ea 8" Flowlines, 1 Infield Umbilical with Riser Base Gas Lift
- Oil throughput capacity: 30,000 BOPD
- Flowline size: 8"
- Length: ~38,000'
Production was achieved with 75% less investment than the initial development plan
Buckskin project featured in Offshore Magazine, June 25, 2019
Strategically Driven Results
Proven solutions and known technologies are utilized to overcome challenges and drive success.
Efficient
The use of a multi-well subsea tieback approach and the application contributed to the project's cost efficiency.
On Budget
Through continuous improvement initiatives, the project team was able to drive down costs by 60%.
Reliability
The selection of standardized components eliminate the need to reinvent the wheel.
Recognized Among the Top Five Projects of 2019
Offshore Magazine annually evaluates offshore projects worldwide based on innovation, technology, challenges addressed, safety, environmental protection, and project execution.
