gulf of mexico | Submar

Storm Knocks Out U.S. Gulf of Mexico Natural Gas Pipeline

An offshore natural gas pipeline that serves four major U.S. Gulf of Mexico production platforms remained out of commission on Monday, pipeline operator Enbridge Inc said, following Hurricane Laura’s destructive path through the area. Energy companies continued to inspect and restart offshore operations while damage assessments onshore were hampered by power outages. In Lake Charles,

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Installing Pipelines in Our Marine Environments

Laying pipe on the seafloor can pose a number of challenges, especially if the water is deep. There are three main ways that subsea pipe is laid: S-lay, J-lay and tow-in. The pipe lay vessel is integral to the success of the installation. Buoyancy affects the pipe lay process. In the water, the pipe weighs

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