Engineering mode and platform selection for deepwater oilfield development in South China Sea

The exploration and development of abroad deepwater oilfields were introduced.The most appropriate development mode applicable to deepwater oilfield of the South China Sea was investigated by comparing the current typical engineering modes for deepwater oilfield development in the world according to the actual environmental conditions of the South China Sea, as well as the current and near future technical capability and equipment state of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation.The structures of typical deepwater platforms were analyzed.The selection scheme of deepwater platforms in the South China Sea was suggested.The key technologies for development of deepwater platform in the South China Sea were discussed.