The Development Of The Garden Banks Block 388 Fpf Mooring System

Abstract

This paper discusses work conducted during the design, procurement and installation of Enserch Exploration, Inc.'s Garden Banks 388 FPF mooring system. The design began with the execution of a trade-off study evaluating and comparing previously installed floating production moorings in the Gulf of Mexico, coupled with evaluation of new concepts and emphasis on cost effective solutions. The results of this effort led to considerable cost savings for Enserch, compared to conventional FPF mooring systems previously installed in the Gulf of Mexico.