[PDF] PLATEFORME OFFSHORE MULTI-ACTIVITES

What is a multipurpose offshore platform?

Multipurpose offshore platforms may combine offshore energy generation such as wind, wave, solar, marine currents and ocean thermal energy conversion, aquaculture, leisure and transport in different degrees and constellations 2.

Which sectors have experience constructing platforms further offshore?

Oil and gas are the only mature sectors which have experience of constructing platforms further offshore. Thus, platform studies of oil and gas represent a large base for other sectors such as energy and aquaculture in terms of floating platforms and subsea engineering.

When were offshore platforms invented?

Offshore platforms are not a new concept—they existed as early as the 19th century. The first offshore platform was for oil production was well-drilled in California by 1897. The first design for an offshore platform was in 1869 by Thomas Rowland, but it was never built because it was unrealistic idea at that time [ 2 ].

What is a multi-use platform?

These platforms are known as multi-use platforms (MUPs) or multi-purpose platforms (MPPs). An MUP includes sustainable components and activities, which are discussed in detail in Section 2, such as wind, solar, floating tidal, wave and ocean thermal energy.