Abstract
The Thunder Horse semi-submersible intended for production of hydrocarbons at Thunder Horse field in the Gulf of Mexico(GOM), Mississippi Canyon Block 778. The field is located in water depth of 1850m, 240km SE of New Orleans.(ref. Fig.1) These areas have estimated 1.5billion barrels reported. Also there are world class subsea hardwares with 15ksi Guideline less Trees, High pressure 8-12" Flow lines, Insulated Steel Catenary Risers with Flexible Connectors, 150km of Flow lines, and 100km Control & Injection Umbilicals(ref. Fig.2). (omitted)