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What are the three classifications of offshore structures mentioned in the text?
What are the three classifications of offshore structures mentioned in the text?
- Anchored, movable, buoyant
- Rigid, mobile, floating
- Fixed, compliant, floating (correct)
- Stationary, flexible, submerged
What type of offshore structures are optimal for drilling and production?
What type of offshore structures are optimal for drilling and production?
- Self-Elevating Jack-Up Structures
- Floating Structures
- Compliant Structures
- Fixed (Bottom Founded) Structures (correct)
What is the main purpose of self-elevating jack-up platforms?
What is the main purpose of self-elevating jack-up platforms?
- Accommodation support for fixed installations
- Exploratory drilling operations (correct)
- Work-over operations
- Wildcat drilling purposes
In what condition is the weight compared to the buoyancy for fixed (bottom founded) structures?
In what condition is the weight compared to the buoyancy for fixed (bottom founded) structures?
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What has been the move as new technologies arose in the exploration and production of offshore petroleum reserves?
What has been the move as new technologies arose in the exploration and production of offshore petroleum reserves?
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