Featured Case Study Project Completed: 2024

Offshore Drilling Platform - Gulf of Mexico

Complete drilling equipment supply and installation for a major offshore drilling platform, including advanced BOP systems, mud circulation equipment, and safety systems.

Gulf of Mexico
8 Months
$15M Project Value

Project Overview

This comprehensive offshore drilling project involved the complete equipment supply and installation for a state-of-the-art drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The project required advanced engineering solutions to meet the challenges of deepwater drilling operations.

BMC Equipment Solutions provided end-to-end project management, from initial design consultation through final commissioning and training, ensuring seamless integration of all drilling systems.

Project Specifications

  • • Water Depth: 5,000 ft
  • • Drilling Depth: 25,000 ft
  • • Platform Type: Semi-submersible
  • • Crew Capacity: 120 personnel

Key Results

  • • 100% On-time delivery
  • • Zero safety incidents
  • • 15% cost savings
  • • 99.8% uptime achieved
Gulf of Mexico Offshore Platform

Equipment Supplied

Comprehensive drilling equipment package designed for deepwater operations and extreme environmental conditions.

Drilling Systems

  • • Top Drive System (1,500 HP)
  • • Rotary Table Assembly
  • • Drawworks (3,000 HP)
  • • Crown Block & Traveling Block
  • • Drilling Line & Wire Rope

BOP Systems

  • • 18¾" 15K BOP Stack
  • • Annular BOP (2 units)
  • • Ram BOPs (4 units)
  • • BOP Control System
  • • Accumulator Units

Mud Systems

  • • Triplex Mud Pumps (3 units)
  • • Mud Tanks (8 compartments)
  • • Shale Shakers (4 units)
  • • Desanders & Desilters
  • • Mud Cleaning Equipment

Power Systems

  • • Diesel Generators (6 x 2MW)
  • • SCR Power Distribution
  • • UPS Systems
  • • Emergency Power Units
  • • Electrical Control Panels

Pipe Handling

  • • Automated Pipe Racking
  • • Iron Roughneck
  • • Pipe Elevators & Slips
  • • Casing Running Tools
  • • Tubular Handling Equipment

Safety Systems

  • • Gas Detection Systems
  • • Fire & Explosion Protection
  • • Emergency Shutdown Systems
  • • Escape & Evacuation Equipment
  • • Safety Monitoring Systems

Project Timeline

Efficient project execution from design to commissioning in 8 months.

1

Design & Engineering (Month 1-2)

Detailed engineering design, equipment specification, and procurement planning.

2

Manufacturing & Testing (Month 2-5)

Equipment manufacturing, factory acceptance testing, and quality assurance.

3

Transportation & Logistics (Month 5-6)

Specialised offshore transportation and platform mobilisation.

4

Installation & Integration (Month 6-7)

Equipment installation, system integration, and pre-commissioning testing.

5

Commissioning & Training (Month 7-8)

System commissioning, operator training, and performance optimization.

Project Results & Impact

100%
On-Time Delivery
0
Safety Incidents
15%
Cost Savings
99.8%
Uptime Achieved
"BMC Equipment Solutions delivered exceptional results on our Gulf of Mexico project. Their technical expertise, project management capabilities, and commitment to safety exceeded our expectations."
- Project Director, Major Oil Company

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