A Deep Sea Victory
The Coelacanth platform remains in the spotlight, breaking records in offshore projects, as it solidifies its place in history as the third-tallest fixed platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Client: Walter Oil & Gas
- Location: Ewing Bank 834
- Water depth: 1,196'
- Gas throughput capacity: 60 MMSCFD
- Oil throughput capacity: 30,000 BOPD
- Pipeline sizes and lengths: 10" Gas 60,192', 10" Oil 60,197'
We are very excited about the Coelacanth project. Technological advancements in the Gulf of Mexico continue to enable the discovery and development of new resources to the benefit of all stakeholders, including the public, the U.S. Government and our shareholders.
Ron A. Wilson, President and CEO of Walter Oil & Gas
Technology and Relationships Drive Success
Dive into the latest results and statistics by exploring the intersection of efficiency, advanced technology, and geology.
Efficiency
The schedule was met thanks to a skilled team and strong vendor relationships.
Advanced Technology
Breakthrough technology led exploration to drill deep into geopressured zones beyond known sands.
Practical Engineering
Pinnacle provided facility and pipeline engineering to overcome previously formidable geological obstacles.
Triumph in Geology, Commerce, and Engineering
According to Jim Looke, Vice President of drilling and production operations for Walter, the:
EW 834 Coelacanth project, despite significant obstacles, is a geologic, commercial and engineering success story, which will have a meaningful impact for years to come.
In The News: Coelacanth Raises the Bar
Discover the challenges and triumphs of the Coelacanth project, from overcoming time constraints to embracing cutting-edge technology. Regarded as a triumph in the oil and gas industry, the Coelacanth platform stands as a testament to teamwork and is poised for long-term success.
