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Hibernia topsides, base construction nearing completion

Oct. 28, 1996

Construction of the Hibernia oil field platform is almost complete at Bull Arm, Newf. Shown at left are the completed topsides and drilling-production facilities. At right, the last major concrete pour has been completed for the concrete gravity base structure. The base and topsides are to be mated in March, with tow-out slated for June to the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, and start-up scheduled for yearend 1997. Photos courtesy Hibernia Management & Development Co. Ltd. Copyright 1996 Oil &

Construction of the Hibernia oil field platform is almost complete at Bull Arm, Newf. Shown at left are the completed topsides and drilling-production facilities. At right, the last major concrete pour has been completed for the concrete gravity base structure. The base and topsides are to be mated in March, with tow-out slated for June to the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, and start-up scheduled for yearend 1997. Photos courtesy Hibernia Management & Development Co. Ltd.