Berkut Platform, Oil extraction platform in Sea of Okhotsk, Russia.
The Berkut platform spans 105 meters in length, 60 meters in width, and 144 meters in height, operating at a depth of 35 meters from the seafloor.
The $12 billion offshore structure began operations near Sakhalin Island as part of an international collaboration between oil companies from Russia, Japan, India, and the United States.
The name translates to Golden Eagle in Russian, reflecting the magnitude and power of this engineering structure in the Pacific waters.
The platform extracts 4.5 million tons of oil annually from the Arkutun-Dagi field, contributing substantially to Russian energy production.
The 200,000-ton structure withstands temperatures of -44 degrees Celsius and 18-meter waves while maintaining continuous operations in subarctic conditions.
GPS coordinates: 52.46447,143.64900
Latest update: March 16, 2025 17:45
Offshore oil platforms are extraction facilities operating up to 2,450 meters below sea level. From the North Sea to the Sea of Okhotsk, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Brazilian coasts, these structures play a significant role in global energy production. Troll A in Norway rises 472 meters from the seabed, while Berkut in Russia supports 200,000 tonnes of structure weight against Arctic conditions. Each installation adapts to specific constraints based on its location. Hibernia off Newfoundland has withstood iceberg impacts since 1997, whereas Thunder Horse in the Gulf of Mexico produces 250,000 barrels daily at nearly 2000 meters depth. In Brazil, Petrobras' P-51 operates at 1800 meters below water, and the Ekofisk complex in the North Sea comprises 30 interconnected platforms. These examples demonstrate the diversity of technologies used for oil and gas extraction in various marine environments.
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