14 YEARS SINCE DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL
Horizon drilling rig 14
Deepwater Horizon was an ultra-deepwater, , owned by and operated by the company. On 20 April 2010, while drilling in the at the , a caused an explosion on the rig that killed 11 crewmen and ignited a fireball visible from 40 miles (64 km) away. The fire was inextinguish. [pdf]FAQS about Horizon drilling rig 14
How many drilling rigs does horizon have?
Horizon operates one of the newest drilling rig fleets in the WCSB. Seventeen of Horizon’s rigs have been built new since 2011, allowing the integration of some of the newest and most modern technology available.
Where did Deepwater Horizon oil rig burn?
The Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig burning at a well in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010. Gerald Herbert/Associated Press
Who is Horizon drilling?
Horizon Drilling has one of the newest fleets and is the 4th largest drilling contractor in Canada. We honour environmental stewardship by following standards from Oil and Gas Drilling and Production regulators. With proper equipment maintenance, we reduce ecological impacts and are mindful of communities by protecting the shared environment.
What oil rigs did Deepwater Horizon work on?
Deepwater Horizon worked on wells in the Atlantis (BP 56%, BHP 44%) and Thunder Horse (BP 75%, ExxonMobil 25%) oil fields. It was described at times as a "lucky" and "celebrated" rig, and in 2007 was still described as "one of the most powerful rigs in the world".
Why did the Deepwater Horizon rig explode?
The central cause of the explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig was a failure of the cement at the base of the 18,000-foot-deep well that was supposed to contain oil and gas within the well bore.
What is Horizon's newest rig?
Horizon’s newest rig is an AC Triple Pad rig with a depth capacity of 6,000 metres (19,600’) and a high-press circulating system rated for 52,000 kPa (7,500 psi). A truly unique next-generation rig incorporating some of the latest technologies available. Click on the video here to see an animation of this rig and its moving system capabalities.
Deepwater horizon drilling rig explosion
On April 20, 2010, an explosion and fire occurred on the Deepwater Horizon semi-submersible mobile offshore drilling unit, which was owned and operated by Transocean and drilling for BP in the Macondo Prospect oil field about 40 miles (64 km) southeast off the Louisiana coast. The explosion and subsequent fire resulted in the sinking of the Deepwater Horizon and the deaths of 11 workers;. BackgroundDeepwater Horizon was a floating —a fifth-generation, ultra-deepwater, , column-stabilized drilling rig owned by and built in South Korea. The platform wa. . The fire aboard the Deepwater Horizon reportedly started at 9:56 p.m. on April 20. Transocean employees on the vessel stated that the electric lights flickered, followed b. On April 20, 2010, an explosion and fire occurred on the Deepwater Horizon semi-submersible mobile offshore drilling unit, which was owned and operated by Transocean and drilling for BP in the Macondo Prospect oil field about 40 miles (64 km) southeast off the Louisiana coast. [pdf]