Thunder Horse PDQ
Thunder Horse PDQ, Semi-submersible production platform in Gulf of Mexico, United States
The Thunder Horse PDQ platform processes over 250,000 barrels of oil daily while operating at depths of 1,840 meters in the Gulf of Mexico.
Constructed by Daewoo Shipbuilding in South Korea for 5 billion dollars, the platform completed its first oil production operations in June 2008.
The platform represents a milestone in maritime engineering, demonstrating the possibilities of deep-water oil extraction in the Gulf of Mexico region.
The facility maintains quarters for 334 personnel and contains storage for diesel fuel, water, and oil while operating with 90 megawatts of installed power.
The platform survived a 30-degree listing incident in 2005 during Hurricane Dennis due to an internal plumbing issue in its ballast tanks.
Length: 110.08 m
GPS coordinates: 28.10910,-88.49440
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:55
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