Petronius, Oil platform in Gulf of Mexico, US.
The Petronius platform stands 640 meters tall from the seabed, extracting oil and natural gas through 21 well slots in deep waters.
Construction of the platform began in 1997, with foundation piles driven into the seabed and completion of installation occurring in May 2000.
The structure represents a milestone in offshore engineering, demonstrating the capabilities of American industrial advancement in marine resource extraction.
The platform processes 60,000 barrels of oil and 100 million cubic feet of natural gas daily from its location 130 miles southeast of New Orleans.
The tower flexes with ocean forces, allowing movement of up to 2 percent of its height while maintaining structural integrity.
Inception: 2000
Height: 640 m
GPS coordinates: 29.10833,-87.94167
Latest update: March 16, 2025 17:45
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