Aerial View of the Tamar Platform
The installation of the Tamar Platform was completed in December 2012 with the placement of several packages, the living accommodations and the vent boom.
Side View of the Tamar Platform
Highlights of the Tamar Project include: Largest natural gas discovery in the world in 2009 When constructed, the longest subsea tieback in the world (150 km) 457 miles/735 km of line pipe. Installed weight of [...]
Mari-B and Yam Tethys Platforms
After the initiation of the Tamar Project, the Mari-B/Yam Tethys Platforms were modified, enabling gas to be injection into the Mari-B/Yam Tethys reservoir. The ability to store gas within the Mari-B/Yam Tethys reservoir means that [...]
A night-time view of the Tamar Platform installation
Installation of the Tamar Platform, December 2012 (photo credit: Albatross)
Tamar Platform: Deck Approaching Stern of Installation Vessel
Photo taken from the deck of the Tamar platform during the installation process looking back at the installation vessel.
Installation of the Tamar Platform
A lateral, night-time view of the Tamar Platform installation
Diving Activity at the Tamar Platform
Diving services were required at the Tamar and Mari-B Platform areas to help link the Tamar platform export pipeline to the existing Mari-B export pipeline. 80 saturation divers assisted in the installation of a brand [...]
Installation of Tamar Subsea Tree
Subsea Trees (commonly referred to as Christmas Trees) cap the well, provide an off/on safety device and control gas production rates.
Pipeline Tensioner Onboard Pipeline Installation Vessel
Photo showing technicians on the pipeline installation vessel cutting the pipeline tensioner
Tamar Jacket Launch
The Tamar Platform installation began with the jacket launch. The Tamar jacket barge tilted, allowing the jacket to slide off the barge and float in the water. The jacket’s flood control panel valves were then [...]
Tamar Jacket Fabrication
Photo was taken in Corpus Christ, Texas, before shipment of the platform to Israel
Tamar Sub-Cellar Deck
Photo was taken in Corpus Christ, Texas, before shipment of the platform to Israel
Tamar Jacket Loadout
Photo was taken in Corpus Christ, Texas, before shipment to Israel
Tamar’s Main Production Platform
Photo was taken in Corpus Christ, Texas, before shipment to Israel
On-deck photo of the Sedco Express drilling raft
The Sedco Express drilling raft was used to drill Leviathan 1 and 3, Tamar 4, 5 & 6, and was part of the drilling of Dolphin-1.
Aerial photo of the Sedco Express drilling raft
The Sedco Express drilling raft was used to drill Leviathan 1 and 3, Tamar 4, 5 & 6, and was part of the drilling of Dolphin-1. (Photo credit: Albatross)
On-deck photo of the Sedco Express drilling raft
The Sedco Express drilling raft was used to drill Leviathan 1 and 3, Tamar 4, 5 & 6, and was part of the drilling of Dolphin-1.
The Sedco Express Drilling Raft
The Sedco Express drilling raft was used to drill Leviathan 1 and 3, Tamar 4, 5 & 6, and was part of the drilling of Dolphin-1.
North America Pride Drilling Raft
The North America Pride drilling raft was used to drill the Pinnacles-01 and Tanin-1 wells, and was part of the drilling of Dolphin-1. (Photo credit: Albatross)
Sedco Express Drilling Raft
The Sedco Express drilling raft was used to drill Leviathan 1 and 3, Tamar 4, 5 & 6, and was part of the drilling of Dolphin-1.