Went to platform TL. It is one of our newest. In simple terms, they drill on it, set up a well, extract oil, gas, sand and water. Then filter and process the elements until separated enough to send on a pipeline to other platforms or the refinery onshore. We were far out and could not see any land.
The platform has a gym, cafeteria, game room, meeting rooms, offices, control rooms and then of course the operations.
Not TL but a small platform. There are many wells and structures out there.
Operations like these are where we help fuel the world. Our job is to try to get people to take care of their health and well being so they can go home safe and healthy everyday.
Really cool! Do the platforms move at all or are they rigidly in place? Does it feel like your moving because of the motion of the sea?
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How big does the landing pad look from the copter when coming in for a landing?
ReplyDeleteThe platforms are fixed. There are a couple of floating ones and they do sway a bit.
ReplyDeleteI guess coming on looks just how you would imagine. It does not look that big and not much room for error but nothing to have any nerves over- at least not me.
Does the crew also sleep (live) on the platform or are they shuttled out each shift? If they are living on the platform what are their living facilities like?
ReplyDeleteThe platforms do sleep workers. They have shared rooms with a TV, small fridge and some other comforts but it is tight and would take some time to adjust to.
ReplyDeleteThere is also a floating hotel nearby for workers. Pretty much it has rooms, mess hall and I think some recreation. They really just sleep there and boat to platforms each day.