Hebron-Ben Nevis oil field, Offshore oil field in Jeanne d'Arc Basin, Canada
The Hebron-Ben Nevis field contains three distinct fault blocks spread across 8000 square kilometers in the Grand Banks region, 350 kilometers southeast of St. John's.
The field's geological formation started during the early Mesozoic period when the breakup of Pangea initiated three major rifting phases in the Atlantic Ocean.
The development of this oil field represents a cornerstone of Newfoundland and Labrador's industrial expansion, contributing to regional employment and economic growth.
Three specialized tankers transport crude oil from the field to the Newfoundland Transhipment Terminal at Whiffen Head, maintaining continuous production flow.
The gravity-based structure rises 220 meters from the ocean floor and weighs 750,000 tonnes, designed to withstand impacts from sea ice and icebergs.
Location: Jeanne d'Arc Basin
GPS coordinates: 46.54389,-48.49806
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:46
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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