HEBRON

• Latitude: 46.5511
• Longitude: -48.4943
• East Coast Canada
• Offshore Terminal in Canada

Address: Canada

The Hebron Offshore Oil Platform in Canada is part of the Hebron Project, a major oilfield development off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Here are some key descriptions and specifications about the Hebron offshore terminal:

Overview

• Location: Approximately 350 kilometers southeast of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in the Jeanne d'Arc Basin.
• Water Depth: Approximately 93 meters (305 feet).
• Operator: ExxonMobil Canada Properties, with partners including Chevron Canada, Suncor, Statoil (now Equinor), and Nalcor Energy.
• Start of Production: First oil was achieved in November 2017.

Hebron Platform

• Type: Gravity Base Structure (GBS).
• Dimensions:
  • Height: Approximately 120 meters from the seabed to the top of the platform facilities.
  • Weight: Total weight of around 750,000 tonnes, making it a heavy and massive structure.
• Storage Capacity: Can store approximately 1.2 million barrels of oil.
• Production Capacity: Designed to produce up to 150,000 barrels of oil per day.

Construction and Installation

• Construction: The platform was primarily built at the Bull Arm fabrication site in Newfoundland and Labrador, which involved major feats of engineering, labor, and logistics.
• Components:
  • Gravity Base Structure: Made of reinforced concrete and designed to rest on the seabed. It includes storage cells for oil, ballast water, and other utilities.
  • Topside Modules: Houses the drilling, production, utilities, and living quarters.
• Installation: The platform was towed to the installation site and positioned on the seabed, anchored by its massive weight.

Operational Features

• Drilling: The platform includes a drilling rig capable of drilling wells reaching several kilometers below the seabed.
• Processing: Facilities for processing the crude oil extracted from the reservoir, including separation of oil, gas, and water.
• Living Quarters: Accommodation for the workforce, with amenities such as sleeping quarters, dining facilities, and recreational areas.
• Safety Systems: Comprehensive safety systems, including fire suppression, emergency evacuation, and environmental protection measures.

Environmental Measures

• Environmental Protection: Multiple measures are in place to minimize the environmental impact, including spill prevention, waste management, and monitoring of marine life.
• Regulatory Compliance: Operates under strict Canadian regulations for environmental protection and worker safety.

Strategic and Economic Impact

• Economic Contribution: Significant contributor to Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy through job creation, infrastructure development, and royalty revenues.
• Oil Reserves: The Hebron field is estimated to contain over 700 million barrels of recoverable oil, making it one of the prominent oil resources in the region.

Overall, the Hebron offshore terminal is a critical asset in Canada's offshore oil industry, representing advanced engineering, substantial economic impact, and stringent safety and environmental standards.