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Prior to development of an offshore hydrocarbon field large sums are spent by Operating Companies on the acquisition and processing of exploration geo-science data. These data, augmented by other publicly available data, can be cost-effectively integrated and reviewed to aid field developĀment conceptual design, selection of suitable sites for development facilities and planning of detailed, site-specific, geotechnical and geophysical site investigations.
This paper illustrates the range of geo-science data that normally exists and the uses to which such data can be put. A case history of two field development sites in the southern North Sea is presented to emphasise the benefits of such a data review and the pitfalls that can occur if such a review is not undertaken.
The benefits of multi-use of existing data are summarised. Recommendations are made for future geo-science data acquisition to provide further information for subsequent field development site investigations.
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Cook, M.R., Squire, J.M., Hill, A.W. (1993). The Use of Exploration Geo-Science Data in the Planning and Execution of Site Investigations for Offshore Development Facilities. In: Ardus, D.A., Clare, D., Hill, A., Hobbs, R., Jardine, R.J., Squire, J.M. (eds) Offshore Site Investigation and Foundation Behaviour. Advances in Underwater Technology, Ocean Science and Offshore Engineering, vol 28. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2473-9_3
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